How to ensure a good price on a new or used car


Knowing how to get a car for the right price is an essential skill to getting the right deal and saving a lot of money. Especially if you are buying used cars, the haggling odds are in your favour. If you're not an experienced haggler, then it might be difficult for you to negotiate discounts. Here are some tips on buying a car.

1. Know the market
Whether you are buying privately or from a dealer, it helps to acquaint yourself with the price that similar cars are going for. If you can narrow it down to the year, make and mileage, some websites can provide more helpful advice. Do your research before you go to buy a car. Have an idea about what you are looking for and the options available and their costs. If you can't manage all that in one go, make several visits to the dealer.

2. Bargain a good discount
One of the simple ways in which the seller will maximize their profit is by asking you more for the car you are buying and giving you less for the car you are trading in. As a buyer, you hold the winning card here. You can take your business to any one of the other dealers in the market and in the current economy, the seller does not want that. So use it to your advantage to quote a reasonable and low opening price. Negotiate henceforth to an amount you are both happy with.

If you are buying from a dealer, gauge the pricing online. Buying & selling car online websites conducts nationwide research and comes up with a 'real' price that is achievable for a car. If you can't get that from your dealer, contact the website to find out who is offering that deal and maybe try to have it delivered from them.

3. Understand the terms
Conduct all the necessary checks before buying a used car. If you are buying a second hand car, make sure you understand the extent of warranty included as these details cannot be redeemable later.

4. Don't be charmed
While you might assume that being friendly with the salesperson will get you a great deal, beware! They are using the same emotions to squeeze more out of you. So let go of the friendly attitude. You are here for business, so stay detached and professional. Make the salesperson earn their commission. Don't be afraid to leave if they you don't get a deal you are happy with.

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