advice on buying a new car?

There is quite a bit you will want to inspect before you purchase a car. Like UCANTCME stated, you will want to use a checklist to inspect the car as well as a mechanic <mainly for used cars>. There are so many things that can easily be overlooked, so it's always a good idea to bring someone along with you, hopefully mechanically inclined.

If you are buying a new car, then do your research on the specific vehicle you are interested in buying. Find out all the incentives and any special interest rates which might be available to you. The Internet gives you a wealth of information which you can use to your advantage. With new cars, there is a different approach to purchasing, so you can also email me if you have specific questions. Good Luck.

Here is where you will look up new car info:

http://www.edmunds.com/

Whether you buy a used car from a dealer, a co-worker, or a neighbor, follow these tips to learn as much as you can about the car:

Examine the car yourself using an inspection checklist. You can find a checklist in many of the magazine articles, books and Internet sites that deal with buying a used car.

Test drive the car under varied road conditions - on hills, highways, and in stop-and-go traffic.

Ask for the car's maintenance record. If the owner doesn't have copies, contact the dealership or repair shop where most of the work was done. They may share their files with you.

Talk to the previous owner, especially if the present owner is unfamiliar with the car's history.

Have the car inspected by a mechanic you hire.

You can find out a used car's history, which is a must if you're buying a used car that is not certified, by logging on to www.carfax.com

take advantage of information the Internet. It helps when you know what you are looking for and how much it is. Some other tips are don't buy the first day no mater how good the deal is. Trust me its not going anywhere. Try to avoid friendly conversation and even a hand shake with the dealer..their job is to make you feel like a friend but if you make it hard you blow there whole game up. On the second day call and tell them what time you want to came in but then come like an hour early with check book in hand and let them see it in your hand. If your luck the dealer will be busy, let them know you r there but don't have time to wait and leave again. Last thing as soon as they give you the price and play the we have to go talk to the manager..ask why you waisted your time talking to him in the first place. This may all sound mean but it really works. Oddly enough this was taught to me in an interrogation call and i used it on my last to cars and BMW for the wife and Chevy Tahoe for me. I made both wait it out three days and got a better price than i wanted. Good Luck

Shop around; don't take the first deal you find. Look over all documents VERY carefully before signing anything. Consider the payment, cost of insurance, gas mileage, and fuel costs. Make sure you can handle everything and still be fairly comfortable financially.

It's also a good idea to do some research on whatever vehicle(s) you're interested in before going to see a dealer. Read reviews from owners of that type of vehicle, and also check out www.kbb.com and www.nada.com to check values on new or used vehicles. This will help give you a good negotiating point with the dealership.

I happen to sell new cars. The best advice I can give you is to do your homework. Do some research online to find out what cars interest you, and take some time to learn about the features of your favorites before you get to the dealers, that way you will better understand the features and can keep the salesperson honest.

Also, make sure that you check out websites like Car & Driver, Edmunds, KBB, and NADA if you have a trade in. Check Consumer reports and JD Power for ratings on the new cars you are interested in.

Another good point, is find a salesperson that you like who clearly goes over the process with you. Don't treat them like a criminal, as most of us are just like anybody else, and just happen to sell cars for a living. Find somebody that you can trust, and is upfront with you, and ask questions, as there is no such thing as a dumb question. Again, most car dealers are not out to "get you" as some people think. There are dealers like myself who are honest and upfront, but a few bad apples give us all a bad reputation. If you find someone you like, and you get a good deal at the first place you go to, don't be afraid to agree to the deal, but also don't be afraid to shop around if you feel pressured.

I can tell you from personal experience that it is much easier on the customer, and the salesperson, and makes negotiations much quicker and painless if you do some simple research ahead of time. Make sure and think about maintenance costs as well, as one car may be cheaper, but have a much higher maintenance costs. If you go to Edmunds.com, there is a section that will tell you what most people are paying for the particular car you are looking at.

Good luck my friend, and if you need any additional help, just e-mail me!

Used Cars advise

Before buying a car dont forget to add on insurance and save money just in case u end up in a car crash.

Find something with good gas millage if you can.

Test drive a ton of cars, and don't be afraid to walk away from the table if you feel yourself in a bad situation.

go to Edmunds.com they have prices of what cars are worth, problems and what other people payed for the car etc.

And if you can get your hands on a book called Lemon-aid which is a book that comes out of Canada all about cars it is well worth it also. (Tells you the cars that have problems and what to pay etc)

It's a big investment. So make sure that its durable, and doesn't gaz guzzle. I know everyone wants expensive cars but go with something at a good price, and that fits your criteria.