Questions to Ask When Buying a Certified Pre Owned Car

Buying a used car is always a risky proposition so one of the alternatives is to purchase what is commonly known as a Certified Pre-Owned car. Many of the automobile manufacturers devised a great marketing ploy that they call a Certified Pre-Owned car some years ago to make the consumer feel that they were getting a good deal when they [...click title to continue reading...]

The Four Square When Car Buying

If you are not in the car business you have probably not heard the term Four Square. It is a lingo term used by dealers to describe the worksheet used by sales people during the new and used car negotiation process. It is usually a standard 8.5 x 11 card that will have 4 large squares that cover the face. [...click title to continue reading...]

Negotiating Tips for a Used Car

When shopping for a used car these negotiating tips for a used car can save some time and money. I know that you don’t like to go car shopping. Nobody likes to go car shopping, especially when it comes to used cars, so maybe these negotiating tips and car buying tips will help.

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Looking For the Best Used Car Dealer

The question that everybody is asking, how do you know what car dealer to trust? Which car dealer is best to do business with? Here are some tips when you find yourself searching for the best used car dealer and avoid scams.

1. Car Dealer Reputation: This is probably the most important factor in selecting a car dealer. Buying a [...click title to continue reading...]

Cash for Clunkers or Not?

Everybody seems to be wondering what is going on with the Car Allowance Rebate System (C.A.R.S.) or as many know it, Cash for Clunkers. The Secretary of Transportation came out and said that they will guarantee that all qualifying cars sold through the weekend of August 1, 2009 and they will be approved and paid.

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Buying Your First Car – Be Ready

Buying your first car is like a right of passage. You knew it was coming and now you are excited and ready to buy your first car. Don’t get too excited, you need to keep your wits about you during the process of buying your first car. Up until now you probably used someone other person’s car or you live [...click title to continue reading...]

Take Away Close for Selling Cars

When you are negotiating on your new or used car purchase be ready for the take away close. The take away close is another phrase from the car salesman lingo that is used on a car buyer during the negotiation process. It is pretty much what it sounds like and a car dealer scam.

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