Dealing With The Dealership - Tips On Purchasing A Car
There’s two key words to getting a fair deal on any vehicle purchase at a dealership and they both sound identical — KNOW and NO. It doesn’t matter if your salesperson is a slime-ball or the altar boy….

4 tips to save a bundle on your next new car purchase
Many of us have been at the car dealership and have been drained by a salesperson during price negotiations for the purchase of a new car. Most people give in too easily or do not negotiate at all to avoid the dreadful act. This only means more money in the car dealers’ pocket, while you are out of several thousand dollars! Yes, they make that much in profit per car.

Your Mechanic Can Be a Valuable Asset When Purchasing A Used Car
Car dealers are not particularly well liked, and knowing as many of them as I do, I can understand why that might be the case. I run an import shop in Florida that specializes in late model luxury imports. I’ve been in business for quite some time, and I have heard plenty of horror stories from customers regarding other dealerships. In my opinion, I think the majority of car dealerships one will encounter are reputable, by and large. I say “by and large” because some dealers I know use nickel and dime methods to maximize their profits, which I disagree with. Personally, I would rather give the customer a quality auto at a fair price and consequently gain a lifetime customer, but that’s a topic for another article. One of the more recent horror stories I heard involved someone who had purchased a vehicle that was leaking oil. For those of you that know anything about cars, you know that this is nothing to be taken lightly. The customer was assured by the dealership that this older, yet low mileage used car was in pristine condition. Here’s where it gets interesting… Before the sale, the customer asked if she could have the car inspected by her mechanic. The dealership did everything they possibly could to keep that from happening, and succeeded. They told her that they would have their own mechanics do a “twenty point inspection” which would save her the time and expense of having her mechanic take a look. Unbelievable! Since the customer parked her car on a busy street where there were already several oil spots, she never noticed the leaking until after her ridiculously short thirty day warranty was up. Her mechanic would have spotted an oil leak the minute he had the car up on the rack. As disheartening as this story is, there is a valuable lesson to be learned here. Car buyers, unless they are dealing with a dealer they are familiar with and whom they trust, should seriously consider having a mechanic check out any used car they are interested in (preferrably the local certified manufacturer dealer of the automobile make they are considering). I have had several first time customers ask me if they can have the car independently inspected and I am always happy to oblige. Take my word for it, the only dealers who would frown upon independent inspections are those who have something to hide.

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Pssst: Wanna (not) Buy a Stolen Car
Here are tips to protect yourself. Would you buy a used car from a well-dressed friendly middle-aged man or woman who placed a classified ad and who meets you midday at a restaurant Oops! You may be getting scammed.

Car Buying Tips: Focusing on Trade Difference
Four-Square. Its one of the most common car deal worksheets used today. Its been around since the 80s. Its designed to rip customers off. How? Normally, the 4 numbers in the squares do not directly include the only one that is important: Trade Difference.

Used Cars: “Certified” No Substitute for Extended Warranties
Thinking about a used car Nervous about what’s under the hood Used car dealers are feeling your pain all the way to the bank. In an ironic twist, “pre-owned vehicle” dealers have found a way to profit from their bad reputation.

Choosing the Right Lift Kit for Your Teenagers Truck or SUV
Before you jump into the world of lifted vehicles there are a few things you should consider in finding the correct lift kit for your young driver.

Auto Lemon - Can Your State’s Lemon Law Help You?
Buying a car is not like buying a radio; you cannot return it to the store for a refund if you do not like it, or if it has a manufacturing defect. In fact, for many years, if you purchased an automobile that came from the factory with defects, you were just stuck. You could try to get the dealer to repair the problem, but if the problem continued and the dealer could not repair it, you were out of luck….

Fuel Saving Cars
The article provides guidance on fuel saving cars.

Wholesale Club Gives Members Auto Buying Help
In the sixteen years time since SAM’S CLUB has been selling vehicles, auto trends have varied as much as the price of gas. What hasn’t changed is the range of benefits offered to members of SAM’S CLUB Auto Buying Program. This program, which helps both businesses and individuals locate and finance an automobile or truck, offers members comprehensive auto services, including a ten percent discount on tire rotations, oil changes, and routine maintenance and service. In addition to selling new and used vehicles to their members, SAM’S CLUB Auto Buying Program also sells other vehicles, including boats and RVs. Business owners can also purchase commercial vehicles from SAM’S CLUB.