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Buying Cars

What Not to Say to Car Salesmen

August 31, 2011

As you start your car search here are some tips on what not to say to your car saleman to give you the upper hand. 1. “I’m trying to keep my monthly payments down.” Know what you are willing to spend over the life of your loan before you even begin negotiating. 2. “Honey, what [...]

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Warning About Buying Flood Damaged cars

August 9, 2011

Following flooding in any area, car buyers should be wary and do extensive research on the potential vehicle. Insurance companies may declare vehicles a total loss due to substantial water damage. This declaration should result in the vehicle being sent to the junk yard. Unfortunately, that is not always the case and damaged vehicles can [...]

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Preparing For an Auto Loan with Bad Credit

August 8, 2011

Some advice to prepare yourself for an auto loan if you have bad credit: Firstly, check your credit report before shopping.  Everyone should look at their credit report at least once a year.  You can get a free copy of your credit report online. Knowing your score will allow you to correct any problem areas [...]

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Rent a Sports Car Before you Buy

August 5, 2011

You never know how a car will make you feel until it is resting in your driveway or garage. More buyers are starting to rent cars from rental companies before buying, this allows customers to get more than a twenty minute test drive supervised by a salesman before spending such money. Rental car companies are [...]

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Important Car Buying Tip

August 4, 2011

A lawyer gives important car buying tips. Advice: Ignore everything the salesman says to you. None of the information they say means a thing until it is in writing. Be wary as a salesperson may stay, “We’re not allowed to write things on the purchase agreement,” or “You don’t need me to write that down, [...]

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Research Can Equal Better Deals than Family Discounts

August 3, 2011

Don’t get discouraged if you are not eligible for the famous “friends and family discount” at your local car dealership. Great deals on Chrysler, Ford and GM are out there. But you will have to do your research and be an educated buyer. Understanding the jargon of fees, hidden incentives and company-only discounts. Knowing the worth of [...]

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Common Car Buying Mistakes

June 3, 2011

Forbes recently constructed the list of common car buying mistakes. If you or someone you know is in the market for a new car, read on.  Bottom line – know before you go! 1. Entertaining fantasies about your current transportation needs. Before you hit the dealership lot, take a good look at the kind of [...]

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10 Popular Car Dealer Scams

May 13, 2011

Forbes.com reports on the top car dealer scams to watch out for. The Upsell Alarms, extra cleaning, “prepping,” rust-proofing, fabric protection and paint sealant are all common add-ons that dealers sometimes sneak onto the invoice without the buyer’s knowledge. Most of these things you don’t need. The Unwanted Warranty Nothing is free, not even those [...]

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Popular Cars Might Lose Top Spot

April 29, 2011

Automakers are designing vehicles with a special mix of styling, reliability, utility and value in an effort to rise to the top of their respective classes. 10 top vehicles are in danger of losing top spot in popularity in the U.S. The premium compact crossover utility class current leader Audi Q5 is being challenged by [...]

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10 Ways to Spend Your Refund Check

April 27, 2011

It is that time, tax time that is. MSN.com recently came up with some creative ways to spend your refund check in a dealership lot. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 2012 Nissan GT-R 2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 2011 Mazda Mazda2 2011 Porsche Cayman R 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 [...]

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