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How to Save Big Bucks when Car Shopping

March 14, 2022 | Leave a Comment

Buying a new car does not have to break the bank. There are ways that you can save money on a new car or a used car. Why spend more money than you need to? These tips will help you to save a significant amount of money on your vehicle purchase.

Before You Get Started

Car dealerships have professional salespeople on board to sell you a vehicle. Professional salespeople know that there is an emotional aspect to any big purchase and they can play into that. A good way to ward off the risk of buying more vehicles than you can afford is to have a good idea of what you can afford and stick to that parameter.

Get in the mindset that you need to be in before you start shopping. Keeping to a budget is essential and budgets matter whether you are buying a car, truck, SUV, van, or bike (8% of households had a bike in 2018 according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, the most ever reported.) Standing your ground when it comes to your budget is essential to a successful purchase.

It Matters When You Shop

One of the easiest ways to save money on a vehicle is to make sure that you shop at the right time of the year, month, and even the right day of the week. There are savings to be had just by shopping at the right time. For example, the best month of the year to buy a car is December if you are focused on saving money. The best time of the month to buy a car is at the end of the month, and the best day of the week to buy a car is Tuesday.

Auto dealerships are like any other business, they have busy seasons, and they have slow seasons. They have busier days of the week and they have slower days of the week. If you can arrange to shop during the auto dealership’s slow time, you can realize savings.

 

Where You Shop

Prices for vehicles will vary a great deal. You can realize some significant savings if you are willing to travel a bit out of the way. Sometimes, even crossing state lines is a solution for saving money on a car purchase. In other words, think carefully about where you shop for your vehicle. If you can save a couple of thousand dollars by driving a couple of hours, it is well worth the effort. Do not assume that the dealership around the corner has the best deal, dig a little deeper and look a little further.

 

Due Diligence

Car prices can range greatly from one dealership to the next. One of the best ways to ensure you are getting the best deal is to do a comparison of the deals. About 60% of the car buying process for most car buyers happens online. Researching your options online is a convenient way to gather the information you need to make an informed decision.

Today, you do not even need a laptop or a desktop to get your research done. You can use your smartphone. A recent survey revealed that about 59% of respondents report that they prefer to shop on their mobile device and that the ability to shop on their mobile device helps them to decide what retailer or brand to buy. You can take the same route when you are deciding which vehicle to buy and where to find the best saving opportunity.

 

Ask About Discounts

Oddly enough, many people go into an auto dealership and never haggle about prices. Asking for a discount is a great way to save some money. Not all discounts are advertised. No matter what type of vehicle you are buying, you should always inquire about savings. Buying a vehicle is a big investment, asking for discounts is a great way to reduce the amount of investment you must make.

There are plenty of ways to save money on a new or used vehicle purchase. You do have to put a little effort into the process, but it is well worth the effort. Don’t pay more than you have to.

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