Do you dread the thought of shopping for a new car? Is it because you know you’ll be spending five hours at a dealership? It doesn’t have to be that way. The more “homework” you do in advance of your trip to the showroom, the better off the whole experience will be. Put these new car shopping tips to work for you:
Research Vehicles and Features
Do you a car in mind or are you open to all possibilities? The best place to start is online. The Edmunds New Car Buying Guides is a terrific resource that has photos, information and reviews from owners. You’ll be able to narrow down your choice to style, make and model. Once you’re armed with that information, you’ll want to look for the dealers in your area that are carrying the cars you’re interested in. Now you have your targets.
Get Preapproved for a Loan
It would be great if you could walk into a showroom, point to car and plunk down a stack of cash. That is a rarity. Most likely, you’ll be taking out a loan to pay for your car. Here is where the dealership tries to rope you in and wear you down. This is what takes the longest amount of time as they go back and forth between you and their “manager.” You can bypass all of that be getting preapproved for a loan.
Plan Your Trade-In
If you’re planning on trading in your car, then you’ll want to research the estimated trade-in value. This will be based on make, mileage and condition. You have to be honest with condition. This is where you should lower your expectations. However, if you feel like the dealer isn’t offering you’re a fair price, then you’re under no obligation to trade in your car. You could sell it privately. Just know that even a few thousand dollars will help bring down the overall cost and lower your monthly payments.
After everything has been worked out, you’ll be bringing your new ride home. Obviously, you’ll want to protect it from the elements and that means parking it in the garage. Does your garage have the space? One session with Junk King Chicago West is all you will need to get your garage clear of all your unwanted rubbish. You just tell the Junk King team what you want removed and they’ll handle the rest. Simple. Make your garage ready for the new car with help from Junk King Chicago West.