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Car Buying Tips
Confessions of a Former Car Salesman
car buying tips
Car Buying
There's a myth out there that buying a car at the end of the year is the best time to buy. I've also heard buying at the end of the month or quarter is best. But, I just don't buy into that notion. I know from experience, the only way to ensure you are getting a good deal is by making dealerships compete.
You want the right SUV when you're taking a road trip. Whether it is a cross-country trip to a weekend get away or sports tournament for your kids, the right SUV makes a difference in your travels.
Choosing the perfect commuter car can transform the daily grind of navigating city traffic into a more pleasant experience. When stuck in stop-and-go traffic, you want a vehicle that's not only fuel-efficient but also comfortable and packed with modern features.
Buying a used car is different from buying a new car. This checklist gives you essential tips for buying a used car.
Before you buy a car there is plenty you should do. Take your time, as this is one of the most expensive purchases you can make. There is no sense in rushing into a car purchase. These are the essential steps in preparing to buy a car.
This is a hot take - but I'm going to let you in on why I believe these 10 reasons should deter you from leasing a car 99% of the time.
Car Negotiating
There's a myth out there that buying a car at the end of the year is the best time to buy. I've also heard buying at the end of the month or quarter is best. But, I just don't buy into that notion. I know from experience, the only way to ensure you are getting a good deal is by making dealerships compete.
Window sticker lookup methods to use, including manufacturer websites, third-party services, dealerships, and vehicle history reports.
The actual cash value of your car is it's worth in the market today. What will someone pay you in cash for your car tomorrow.
It's pretty common to worry about how to haggle car price. With the increase in no haggle dealerships, it's obvious people don't really like it. But maybe that's because they just don't feel confident in their haggling skills. At Your Car Buying Advocate we teach you how to haggle car prices to get yourself the best possible deal.
Consumers want to know if Dealerships Can Charge Over MSRP in 2023. MSRP is a suggested retail price. Essentially, they can charge what they want, but listen to me discuss how to get the best deal with Amy and her viewers.
Knowing how to find a car invoice price or the exact MSRP of a vehicle is helpful in doing a vehicle search. In this short video, Mike walks you through finding a dealer cost, or invoice price, using NADA. Knowing this information makes it easier to do a more targeted vehicle search and for negotiating.
YCBA Updates
Derek Suarez serves as a YCBA car concierge in Raleigh, North Carolina. He also works with and for car buyers spread all over the USA.
Monique Clark serves as a YCBA car concierge in Vero Beach, Florida. She also works with and for car buyers all over the USA.
Consumers need access to more independent car buying concierge services. We are excited to announce that we are too busy to keep up with the demand for our full car buying concierge service.
I almost gave up on my car buying consultant business, Your Car Buying Advocate Inc. There were a lot of naysayers when my car buying consultant dreams first started.
