How To Negotiate A Perfect Car Deal

Negotiating a Car Deal

If you've purchased a million cars in your life or you've
purchased none, you should know by now it's always best to get
the most out of your money and nothing comes easier when it
comes down to negotiating with a car salesman. Most car dealers
run the same setup and in order to get the best deals possible,
I'll provide you with some great tips so that you can leave the
lot with a great deal.

Go in with a plan

Before you even set foot on a car lot, make sure that you have
a set price in your head. If you want to spend ten thousand
dollars, make sure that you don't pay any more than this. Let's
say your budget is ten thousand dollars. You'll still should be
able to check out cars that are in the thirteen-fourteen
thousand dollar range. The general rule of thumb is usually that
you can go about a few thousand over your set budget. Just
remember in the long run that you don't make a purchase more
than what you wanted to spend.

Start off small

Like any negotiating tactics, you'll always want to start off
with a low ball offers. This means that you should offer the
least amount possible that you think the dealer will accept.
Even if the offer in your head sounds outrageous, it doesn't
hurt to try by asking the dealer. The worst that's going to
happen is the dealer says no. If the dealer accepts your offer
right off the bat, you probably didn't go low enough.

Patience is your friend

Be prepared to have a lot of time on your hands. The dealership
is there to make a deal and they don't want to see you leave.
The problem with this is that you're going to have to make ends
meet. Sometimes when you're trying to make a deal with the
dealership, you're going to find that it may take up to a hour
or so. Just think to yourself and ask if two thousand dollars
off the sticker price is worth one hour of your time.

Don't buy the extras

Once you reach a deal with the dealership, they are going to
push a bunch of other things toward you hoping they will make
more money off you. This will usually include things such as
warranties, free oil changes, etc. Simply say no to these items
because it won't be worth it in the long run. The best line to
use when the warranty is brought up is "I'm a mechanic and have
always fixed my car" They will usually shut up after that one.

Trying to get a bargain with a car dealership isn't that hard.
It just involves great bargaining skills and a lot of patience.
If you're going to show them that you play a hard game, you're
most likely to get your deal. Remember in the long run that you
won't want to give up and make sure you have a lot of energy to
deal with!

About The Author: Tom Tessin runs http://www.findgascards.com
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