Car Buying Tips

1. Secure a Car Loan

Getting approval for a loan from a bank, credit union, or online lending agency will help you determine what you can afford. You will find out what interest rates you qualify for and what kind of credit you have, and you can get some extra leverage at a dealership when you walk in as an approved auto shopper.

2. Get a Good Price

This may be news to you, but the price of an average car depends on where you live, among other factors. You can find out what you can get back from your trade-in, determine the average cost of vehicles in your area, and learn about incentives and rebates that can potentially lower the cost of a vehicle by researching various online auto market tools.

3. Find a Car

As you explore your options, keeping in mind your needs, tastes, and budget, it helps to be flexible. For example, visiting a dealership and exploring various vehicles in stock can help you learn more about new car models you may not know about. You can also find downsides of vehicles you have researched online but might not have seen in person. Go on test drives, think about the colors you want, and figure out which extra features you cannot live without.

4. Get an Overall Idea of What You Will Pay

Once you find a great vehicle that matches your budget, you will need to learn about the amount of sales tax, registry fees, documentation charges, and price of other costs associated with a car, such as insurance and fuel. As soon as you find a great vehicle with a price that matches your pre-approved financing, you are ready to make a deal.

5. Sign Paperwork

This can either be done at the dealership or at your home or office if the dealership accepts your request to deliver it there. Investigate the car for signs of flaws. There should be none. Be sure all equipment is included and that the car comes with a full tank of gas. If you feel that anything is missing, you can ask to fill out a due bill. You will then sign the appropriate paperwork in the dealership's finance and insurance office, where a financial manager will offer you various add-ons, such as extended warranties or additional security features. Read through all contracts carefully, check the numbers to see that they match the worksheet of charges you were given, and sign on the right lines. That is all it takes. You are now the owner of a brand-new car! When you prepare as recommended above and visit us at Robert Brogden's Olathe Buick GMC, you can explore a variety of cars with great prices to match your budget.