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Negotiating tips for buying a used car

Trying to buy a used car is an interesting situation. Most of the times people get tricked into buying a bad car and repent later. You better learn the art of negotiating to ensure that you do get a good deal from the car owner. You should know that buying a used car may result in you losing money and settling with some useless box. If you are going to buy the used car from some car dealer then you better get some information about that dealer -- if he has a good reputation in the market and if he has sold some good used cars to some people. Before meeting the used car dealer do all the ground work.

Beware of some old tricks used by car dealers. Do not buy the car in a hurry. Take your own sweet time in deciding to buy the car after doing all the research and properly checking the car. Car dealers use a lot of tricks and try to hurry you into buying the car. Do not fall for them. If the dealer says that the car may get sold the next day, don't buy into his argument. You may still find that car waiting to be sold the next week. If the dealer shows you a list of cars that he had sold in last some days then tell him that then he does not need your money. If he talks about a man who is willing to pay more for the same used car, then don't believe him. If he could get a better price for the car he would not come to you for the same. The following are some of the useful tips when negotiating a used car with a dealer:

  • Don't talk down to the car seller
  • Come to the dealer with all the preparation and be ready for any kind of question.

  • Try to have some used car offers from competing car dealers. This way you can have some better leverage and can use this information for your advantage during the negotiation for buying the used car.
  • If you are looking for a used car finance then before meeting the car dealer already have a deal with a car finance company. It will help you avoid a lot of unnecessary costs and fees.
  • It is a good idea to bring along some friend of yours who knows a lot about cars or may have some experience in buying or selling a used car in the past.

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on 22 Jul 09 at 6:43 PM

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on 18 May 09 at 7:07 PM

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