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Free Car History

November 17th, 2006 at 10:23am By admin
Under Buying Used Cars: Car FAQ: Car History

There are many sites out there that will offer you a Free Car History Report about your VIN, however, they only really tell you the number of records they have. While the number of records your car has is interesting, you really need to get the full report to determine if you have any issues with your car or not. We recommend running the Free Vin Search to see how many records exist. You can then make the decision if you want to purchase the full report or not.

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Car Negotiating

November 17th, 2006 at 10:21am By admin
Under Buying New Cars: Car FAQ: Car Pricing

Try to haggle with the dealer and pay just 5% or so above the price he paid. In general, the sticker price is 10% to 20% higher than the price the dealer paid for the car.

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Auto Financing

November 17th, 2006 at 10:18am By admin
Under Auto Financing: Buying New Cars: Car FAQ

Negotiate and settle on an exact price for the car before you discuss financing. Sometimes dealers will give you a break on one aspect of a car purchase–say, a low-rate loan–but then increase up the price of the car to compensate. Beth Kobliner, Get a Financial Life (1996)

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Car Down Payments

November 17th, 2006 at 10:15am By admin
Under Auto Financing: Buying New Cars: Car FAQ

Be wary of financing options that require “no money down” or a very low down payment. A low down payment increases the size of the loan you will need and the amount of interest you will pay over the life of the loan. Beth Kobliner, Get a Financial Life (1996)

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Check Car Finance Interest Rates Before Buying

November 17th, 2006 at 10:14am By admin
Under Auto Financing: Buying New Cars: Car FAQ

If you are interested in buying a new car, before you set foot in a dealership, check with a credit union and at least two banks. In some cities, the difference among bank rates can be more than four percentage points.

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Know the Car You Want

November 17th, 2006 at 10:13am By admin
Under Basic Information: Buying New Cars: Car FAQ

When you are looking to buy a new car, one of the best places to find information is on the internet. Consumer car sites reveal important details about a car, both positive and negative. Not only that, but it is always good to hear a qualified opinion on a car. Don’t let your dealer be your only source of information!

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