Next to purchasing a home, transportation is the single most expensive commodity in the average household
It's a huge investment!!! Your Mom and Dad had very few information references when buying that first car. They were confined to the library, magazines, books, word of mouth and trust. Today there are no excuses for not getting the value you deserve... you simply type a few keywords into your search engine and thousands of links are at your fingertips! But unfortunately, little has changed over time.
Dealerships still have the upperhand and profit more than ever...WHY?? 
What's the point of having all the answers in front of you if you don't follow the proper steps to purchasing a vehicle? Many consumers have been on the computer for hours gathering information and then enter a dealership with a know-it-all attitude but leave with the short end of
the stick! Helloooooo this is 2008... not the 60's, 70's or 80's!!!
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TOP 10 MISTAKES BUYERS MAKE
# 1...Shopping with only monthly payments in mind
# 2...Declaring to a salesperson "I'm paying cash, what's your best price?
# 3...Not properly doing a test drive
# 4...Total trust in the dealership and/or salesperson
# 5...Not getting the full history of the vehicle
# 6...Getting sucked into after market products
# 7...Advertisements that guarantee top dollars for trade
# 8...Not negotiating scratches, dents, Owner's Manual, extra keys
# 9...Not shopping around (going to only one dealership)
# 10...Letting emotions rule over logic
Any one of these 10mistakes.
could cost you thousands of dollars or have a lemon parked in your driveway. Be honest with yourself: Did you cover these 10 steps when purchasing your last vehicle?BUYING A BRAND NEW VEHICLE?
If you're shopping for a brand new vehicle (and a resident of the United States), I highly recommend you get quotes from one or both sites, they are the leaders for free quotes on the Internet
There is no catch and it's Free! Dealers compete for your business online and I assure you that the prices quoted will be the lowest. When you enter a dealership you'll be one step ahead of the salesperson, who will try to swindle you for profit without knowing you have the final price in your back pocket. 5 mintues of your time will save you hundreds of dollars
In my experience, approximately 80% of consumers could have saved hundred of dollars (20% of these consumers would have saved thousands) when they purchased their vehicles if they had only followed a few easy steps to help them investigate their options.
HOW TO NEGOTIATE YOUR BEST PRICE
Unless your a professional with many years of experience in the field, don't think for one moment your in the know, your angle is covered , here is a few pointers how dealers negotiate
how you negotiate.
Compare Your Credit Score - With the US Population
You pay your bills on time and figure your in good standing when you apply for a loan, without knowing your actual credit score you could be accepting terms at a higher rate as your report card may show error that needs to be removed, if you know your current credit score " here is how you rate "
credit score. Should you buy an extended warranty at a dealership
Years ago without internet consumers had little choice but to buy an extended warranty from dealership, today you have much choice through the internet but most consumers feel nervous dealing direct with online companies feeling safer buying from a dealer
" It's a cash cow for dealers making over 100% mark-up " It's buyers beware buying through the Internet "
I know every 3th party Warranty on the market today, over 90% will find loop holes in the fine print and will not pay for repairs, here is the best warranty Company on the Internet today, I have yet to get mail about not being satisfied, and if I ever do, I will investigate warranty
BEWARE THE TYPE CONTRACT YOU SIGN
A few days later dealer calls and demand a new contract to be signed or worse you must return vehicle the deal is off
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