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Los Angeles is a car town. You only have to spend time on the 405 or the 10 to know this. Our cars quickly build up the mileage, which means you might be more inclined to buy a new car in less time than the average American. If you’re shopping for a new car this spring, then you’ll want to consider these approaches to getting the best deal on a new car.
Sell Your Old Car Outright
Trade-ins are a big part of the new car buying experience but things have shifted in the last couple of years. Back in the day, trading in your car at a dealer was the only option. But thanks to all the resources online, you could sell your old vehicle on your own. You will probably make more money, too. You can assess the current value but a dealer will always undercut that and there is no negotiating on that. Instead, post a price that is a little high online and let someone undercut that to the price you really wanted. Everybody wins. You can then take that money and put it towards your down payment.
Focus on Price Not Payments
Yes, your car payments are going to be a big part of your budget, but it is the final price of the car that is going to determine those payments. You need to negotiate that price as low as you can go. First, look at all the add ons. They might look cheap on the page but they add up fast. Next, try to set up gap insurance with your own insurance company instead of getting it at the dealer. If you are trading in a car, then wait until the last possible minute to “drop it in.” This will lock in a much better price. A dealer will always try to up the price.
Use Email
You can now contact dealers by email to start the ball rolling. Just know that they’ll keep contacting you until you tell them you bought a car so don’t give them your cell number. You’ll also be able to find out who is willing to work and who isn’t going to cooperate. This will save you trips to the dealer.
Once the deal is done, you want to keep that car pristine, at least for a little while. That means getting your garage sorted to make room for your ride. Junk King Los Angeles can help with that. Their crews of professional movers will make short work of hauling away all your garage clutter. Get your garage ready for a new car by letting Junk King Los Angeles haul out the junk first.
