Buying a Car

Some costs are unavoidable, such as taxes, tag and title fees. Others, however, may be extra charges that dealers tack on to increase their bottom lines, such as advertising, administration and sales fees. An extended warranty might even be included, whether or not you requested … [Read more...] about Avoid unnecessary costs – ask for an itemized list of fees before signing on the dotted line for any car purchase

Use sites like Edmunds.com, Autosite.com and MotorTrend.com to research and compare vehicles. Once you've narrowed down the car you want, shop around for the best prices. Edmunds' True Market Value will tell you the actual value of the car you want to buy, and dealerships will … [Read more...] about Do plenty of research & take time shopping before taking the plunge on a new vehicle

If you are buying from a dealership, visit several and compare prices among them. After you locate the lowest price at one dealership, call another and tell them the best offer you’ve received - and find out if they can beat it. Your business is valuable and if they know you will … [Read more...] about Shop around to find the best price on a new car

In addition to the fact that cars with manual transmission usually sell for hundreds or thousands less than their automatic counterparts, they are also more fuel efficient and, therefore, use less gas and thus are cheaper to run. Getting an extra 3 MPG with a manual transmission … [Read more...] about Buy a car with manual transmission to save thousands over the course of the vehicle’s life

If your car payments are no longer affordable, consider trading down to a cheaper vehicle. You'll take a loss on the value of your current car, but it might work out to your advantage if you can reduce your monthly payments, your insurance premiums, and the overall cost of your … [Read more...] about Trade down your vehicle if your car loan is too high