|
What You Should Not Do When Buying A New Car
By: John G. Nuble
For people who have failed their mechanical aptitude test, the difference
between a handbrake and the fender would probably be something that needs
consulting in the dictionary. Buying a new car is never easy but for some it can
even rival the SAT.
With hundreds of articles handing out tips in buying a new car, you should know
by now what you should look for, what you should bring and what else you should
do, but do you know what you should not do when buying that new car you want?
Never go without knowing what you want.
In buying a new car, it is not uncommon to have one or two choices but please
keep it at that. Having more than two choices will spell not only trouble for
your pocket but also a waste of your time. Knowing what you want when buying a
new car will give you the confidence to talk to car dealers plus it will also
enable you to ask questions specific to the car model. This will also allow you
to do some research before hitting the stores. Believe this, there is no one
dubious car dealers want more than buyers who do not have an idea what they want
when buying a new car.
Never negotiate for something that you know nothing of
When haggling with dealers, do not negotiate until you have already canvassed
the price. This is a no no in buying a new car. If you have no time to scout for
car prices, you can always go to your car dealer’s websites or even ask friends
and people you work with. Just tell them you are buying a new car and they will
be more than happy to help. That way, you know what the bottomline and you know
whether that bottomline can fit your budget.
Never let on that you absolutely need the car
Attitude is the name of the game when buying a new car. Remember that dealers
need you more than you need them, so don’t act as if the car is the last of its
model on earth (unless it’s vintage). In buying a new car, do it with
professional savvy. Never let on that you are desperate for their product or
that their price is the lowest you have seen in a hundred miles radius. Be cool
when buying a new car and you’ll surely get a cool deal.
Never let one dealer buy you a car from another dealer
While others do this because of the absolute lack of time, it is still not
advisable especially if you are buying a new car for the first time. Some
dealers may not only try to sell you the car at a higher price, they might even
try to scam you. If you absolutely have to do it, do not sign anything or put
down a deposit until you have seen the product in the flesh.
Never take on add-on fees until you have reviewed them
Scammers plague people who are buying a new car for the first time. Because they
know that you don’t have much experience in buying a new car, dealers will
sometimes put on additional somethings to the final cost of the car such as “rustproofing,”
“environmental prep,” and a host of others. Beware of this first-time buyer
scams.
About the Author:
John G. Nuble 2005. For up to date links and information about car buying,
please go to:http://car-buying-guide.us/ |
