How to BUY A CAR

By ALASKAMAN

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THERE IS A DEFINITE WAY TO GET A GOOD DEAL ON A CAR PURCHASE...LET ME SHOW YOU HOW!!!

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

FRIDAY AND SUNDAY EDITIONS LOCAL AND NATIONAL NEWSPAPERS
INTERNET CONNECTION AND COMPUTER
VARIOUS AUTO AND CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS

Step1

DETERMINE YOUR NEEDS IN A CAR OR VEHICLE
WHAT WILL YOU USE THE VEHICLE FOR?
WHEN OR HOW OFTEN?
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL NORMALLY BE RIDING IN THE VEHICLE?
WILL YOU BE CARRYING CARGO?

Step2

READ PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS CAR AND DRIVER OR ROAD AND TRACK
READ CONSUMER GUIDES SUCH AS EDMUNDS OR CONSUMER REPORTS
LOOK AT ADS IN FRIDAY AND SUNDAY PAPERS FOR SALE PRICES ON CARS AND TRUCKS

Step3

SELECT A VEHICLE AND GO DRIVE IT.
GET THE BEST CASH PRICE IN WRITING.
GO SHOP THE BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS FOR A LOW INTEREST LOAN.

Tips & Warnings

TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO TWO OR THREE DEALERS THAT SELL THE CAR OR TRUCK YOU LIKE AND SHOP PRICE.
BUY AT THE LOWEST PRICED DEALER AND USE YOUR PREAPPROVED FINANCING TO PAY FOR YOUR PURCHASE.
AVOID ADD-ONS AND EXTENDED WARRANTY CONTRACTS
AVOID USED CARS
AVOID BAIT AND SWITCH CAR ADS.
READ THE FINE PRINT.