Buying Your First New Car

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By John Hawkins

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Discover what dealers do not want you to know and save up to thousands of dollars when buying a new car.
So you've finally done it - you've passed your driving test and it's time to think about buying a car. This can be a daunting experience when you do it for the first time, but a little forward planning and knowledge in the right areas will go a long way towards making sure the whole process goes as smoothly as possible.

Firstly you need to think about the type of car you can afford to buy. We'd all like to get that brand new top-of-the-range model but in reality as a first time driver you will be restricted on what insurance companies will insure you to drive in those early days. It's also worth thinking about what you will need your car for. Is it for shopping trips once a week? Going to and from work every day? Are you going to be travelling long distances in it or simply driving around locally?

Once you have a good idea of what you need the car for you will find it much easier to spot the exact car you want. The next question is whether you are going to splash out on a brand new car or whether you are going to start off with a second hand one. Most people go for the second hand car route as it's a much cheaper way to get on the road for the first time.

Before you buy a car, check to see how much road tax you will pay on that particular make and model. Larger-sized engines mean different amounts of road tax, and if money is tight you will find it much easier to get started with the smallest amount of tax to pay instead of something rather more expensive.
Locate a town or an area near your home with several car dealerships; check Sunday newspaper advertisements and the yellow pages. But the best option would be to locate an easy and good site for buying and selling cars online which will involve less effort and energy.

Find a car that interests you and hop in it. Adjust the seat and mirrors, and check leg room in each part of the car. Ask to take a test drive. Start out on city streets and then head out to the highway. Pay attention to steering ease, turning radius, braking response and acceleration. Adjust the mirrors and radio while you're driving to test convenience. Return to the dealership and thank the dealer. If you like the car, ask for a business card and say you will return later. Head to the next dealership and investigate other car models as described above. Ask dealers which car most closely resembles the one you previously test-drove, providing the make and model and explaining which features you liked. Test a number of models until you decide on a car, and compare these prices with those at other dealerships.

This book will teach you:
* Important information about when to buy a new car.
* Proven times when NOT to buy a new car.
* Essential preparation work before going to a dealership.
* How to negotiate, The Right Way, to get the best deal on a new car.
* The Secrets of how to play the new car purchase GAME!
* Understand the skills necessary to purchase new vehicles as if you were a (insider) car salesman.
* Understand the car salesman's selling process.
* Escape dealership pricing confusion.
* Control the monthly payment plan or cash purchase price before arriving to the dealership.
* Establish a fair trade value before you arrive at the dealership.
* Escape deceptive dealerships and salesmen looking for suckers.
* Ability to save hundreds to thousands of dollars of new vehicle purchases.
* Inquire about availability and delivery time, especially if you're interested in a popular model or want special features
* Factor the dealership and...

Buying Your First New Car