Looking for a Used Car? Ask the Right Questions

One of the most stressful buying experiences can occur when you are purchasing a used vehicle. Used vehicles can save you a lot of money compared to buying a brand new vehicle – if they are in good shape. Below is a great article from MSN Money on How to Shops Smart at a Used Car Lot. Seven years ago, when Alysia Welch-Chester needed a new car, she settled on a 2001 Toyota Prius that she found at a used car dealership. “(It was) the best $7,000 I’ve ever spent!” she says. Secondhand cars present a great option for consumers, because a new car depreciates in value almost as soon as the dealer hands the keys to the owner. “There is no better deal...

Posted on Mar 28, 2011

So You Want to Buy a Car

One of the best kept secrets in business is that everything is negotiable. This is particularly applicable when shopping for a car. You’ve probably seen car salespeople hovering in the doorways of the dealerships, watching your every move and waiting to strike. This is because they make money every time they sell a car…which puts you, the consumer, in a position of power. In order to use that power, you need to be an informed consumer; you must know what type of vehicle you need and the price range you can afford. You should decide how you are going to pay for the car. You should also know your credit score because the higher your score, the more negotiation power...

Posted on Jun 12, 2008