Buying a Car: Road Tips

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Buying a Car Road Tips

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Trade-Ins

• Know cars value
• Clean completely
• Wash and wax it
• Clean the engine
• Make minor repairs
• Change oil, filter
• Get quote in writing

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Negotiating Price

• Negotiate price before financing
• Let dealer make the first offer
• Your offer
• Know invoice price and cost of options
• Offer 200- 400 over dealer invoice
• Do not negotiate down from MSRP

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Before Signing the Contract

• Make sure price includes options, tax
• Pay destination fees, taxes, license
• Do not pay advertising, delivery fees
• Deduct rebate from price to avoid tax
• Question vague language
• Read all the fine print