When it comes to buying a new or used car many of us have an enjoyable experience with us getting a good deal on a car we’ve been looking for awhile. We take the car, you enjoy driving and get many years out of it. Unfortunately this is not always well and sometimes do not get what we pay. If this sounds like something that has gone through then here are a few pieces of information to help you avoid these situations in the future. When you buy a car, whether it is new or used, you enter into a contract with the dealer. This contract is governed by three main events that give the buyer certain rights. These three events are the sale of goods Act, the Supply of Goods Act and the sale and supply of consumer products regulation. It may sound complicated, but they are there to ensure they do not get ripped off. Acts

say that the car must be of satisfactory quality. This means that the car must be in reasonable condition depending on the type of car and what you paid for it. If the car is brand new then, the car must be free of any minor problems, however, if this is a second hand car, then you need to be more flexible depending on the age of the car. During the sale, the salesperson will probably tell you all the wonderful things that the car can do, but once you have completed the transaction make sure the car can do these things. The car must also be able to do what you would expect from a car of this size, price and type. If you find a 4×4 that can not handle the bumpy roads and mountainous areas, then you are on your right to question the seller. You must remember that you will not be entitled to a refund if the sellers said the ruling before the sale was completed or because of the so obvious that you should have realized before departure . If you damage the car, then it is clearly not able to claim anything. This demonstrates the importance of checking a car thoroughly, especially if second hand, before accepting any settlement. If you are thinking of buying a new or used car you can search _trackPageview car finance companies to help finance the purchase. They also try to refinance car loans may have to help get a better deal.

Im 17 and im looking for a part time job, i really enjoy working on cars – so i was thinking of finding those small local body shops and asking if they need a helper – i would do some box carrying or helping out around the body shop – i like being around cars or working on them a lot. I was also thinking of asking dealerships if they have positions open – i understand no real dealership will take a 17 year old as a salesperson, but im sure they need someone to manage some sales files, maybe help them drive the cars in and out of the building etc, get papers ready when a sale occurs, hell even make the manager a cup of coffee lol.
So im thinking, is this realistic? Or should i not waste my time and just go look for some regular part time job all teens take? it’s just that i want to learn a little more about cars while im at it, so i was thinking anything to do with cars would be a great internship-style-part time job.

Any tips or other suggestions?

To get the best deal, whether you’re buying a new or used car, you want to avoid the “lion’s den”. In other words, don’t even go to a Dealer until you’ve already struck a deal. That’s right. To get the absolute best price possible, you do not want to be sitting there in a Dealership negotiating back and forth with a salesperson. This is where they want you. The Dealership is where they can wear you down or confuse you with their very effective selling techniques such as “the 4-sguare”, “going for a bump”, “using leg”, and many others. Instead, you want to stay off their turf entirely by simply using the phone. Call three or four Dealerships with similar vehicles and tell them you are buying a car in the next 48 hours. Also tell them the car you are interested in and that you are comparing final offers from four different Dealerships. Keep the call straightforward and short. By doing this, the Dealers are forced to compete for your sale. Let them get back to you with their best “out-the-door” prices. If a Dealer’s quote takes them out of the running, let them know you’ll consider another offer from them. Trust me, Dealers want your business. They’re not going to want to lose the sale, particularly when they also know you are buying a similar vehicle somewhere else. The last Dealer standing wins. Only then do you go to the Dealership to look at and drive the car, and to then do the paperwork if you are satisfied. This technique also works even better during the last two or three days of the month. Often, Dealerships have monthly quotas and their last few days “make or break them”. By following this technique, you’ve been the one in control during the entire process.

As is the case with any relationship, of any kind, the party who cares the least about it is in control of it.

In a car deal, if you are willing and able to walk away from the table and go home, you will be able to negotiate from a position of strength. Just make sure that your expectations are reasonable. Never bring any emotion into any negotiation. Don’t fall in love with a car before you own it. Buy one that you know you could love, but do not make an emotional commitment until it is yours. Don’t propose marriage on the first date!

It is a well-recognized fact in the business that the customers who pay the most for their vehicles ( percent vs. MSRP/KBB) are happiest with their purchase. This is because these folks have decided that they are not going to let buying a car ruin their day or their week. They have determined that it will probably cost more than it should, like many things in life, but they are going to buy a car and drive away in it.

People who negotiate all day long always think they left something on the table, that they could have gotten a better price if only they would have held out just a little longer! They suffer from both a lack of proper research (or they would know what was on the table and what was not) and a need to ‘win’ something that is not being contested. I have never seen a dealer remove his hat and surrender, proclaiming his admiration for his vanquisher!

Sometimes a novice salesperson will offer to show a customer the invoice, thinking that this up-front honesty will assist in closing the sale. The sales manager will not be happy with this weakest of all sales strategies, but he will usually go and get it. Many times, when the customer sees it, he will claim that it is “doctored”–that it is not the actual invoice. He is dug in like he is storming the beach at Omaha, and his position is so entrenched that he CAN’T buy now.

He will go down the street and buy from someone with more confidence, more experience, and he will not be looking at any invoices, real or otherwise. This was a person who came spoiling for a fight, would not take “Yes” for an answer, and thought himself out of a great deal. His ‘negotiation’ at the first place was enough to convince him that he had done enough that he could now allow himself to buy. It is quite likely that he still does not feel satisfied, a terrible way to begin any relationship, especially with your car.

The NADA has estimated that the net profit from all car sales increased by 15 percent in 2005, an astonishing number when one considers the sheer volume of information available to consumers. Is it possible that there is too much information, or is it just that we have unrealistic expectations going in?

I am looking at a 2007 new car with 9,000 miles on it that was used as a rental for the dealership. A track car, they say.

List price was $21,999. I inquired seriously about it and asked about wiggle room, and the salesperson said, “we can let it go for $20,500.”

How should I regard this? Would it be outrageous to counter with something lower than his last offer? If so, how much lower. On edmunds, they have trade-in value at $17,500, private party at $19,000, and retail at $20,500. Would it be ridiculous to counter with $17,500 (probably what they paid) and target $19,000 as a final sale price (which would be perfect for us). Or would they find such an offer insulting.

As your life changes, your transportation needs change. When you were single that two door sport coupe was perfect for you and your girlfriend. But now you are married and your baby just turned 4, so it is time for a new vehicle. Or, perhaps the vehicle you had is just on its last leg and is headed for the garbage heap. It happens to everyone, so we all must eventually become acquainted with the techniques of shopping for a car. It can be a daunting task.
We know that retailers get their vehicles at wholesale so that they can sell for a profit. We know that they often try to slip in extras that we may not need in order to boost up the price, and they are also offering their salespeople special incentives to make money. The trick to car buying is to somehow come out, as a consumer, with a little bit better deal than if we just walked in and paid whatever the salesperson wants us to pay. There is a little room for bargaining, and we all need to learn how to use that room.
Smart consumers take the time to learn the tricks of vehicle buying and selling, so that they are prepared for the onslaught of the talented car dealer. They speak their own language, so you need to tap into that lingo, learn it for yourself, and use it to talk the salesperson into a better deal for you and your family. Where can you go to learn that language? Is it better just to try and find a good friend to go with you, someone who knows a lot about cars?
While it often helps sometimes simply to bring a strong willed friend with you to the car dealership, here is a guide that you can read beforehand and bring along with you as well, it’s kind of like the armor you put on before heading into the arena.
Our guide will help you to learn how to spot scams from salespersons, what the best time of the year is to purchase a vehicle, how to get a good buying price, how to finance your automobile, and how to negotiate the opening price. Reading through this guide will give you the tools necessary to talk confidently about your purchase with the salespeople at the car dealership, and give you a better chance of getting a car that will meet your needs without crashing your budget.
So many people are turned off by talking to car dealers, but it is important to remember that they are simply trying to make a living just like you are. Buying a car does not have to be intimidating or unpleasant. This guide will show you how to avoid unpleasant problems, and show you how to have a little fun while you shop.

Top 10 Car Rental Tips Remember when people rented cars mainly for the purpose of vacation transportation? These days, things have changed. The car rental industry has grown by leaps and bounds; the most current estimates available (for 2008) put annual car rental revenue at a whopping $21. 9 billion. Airport rentals have historically been the main revenue driver, but that segment has remained virtually flat over the past decade and a half; the industry’s growth is due almost entirely to the explosion of the “home-city” rental market — renting from a neighborhood location. Those renting from neighborhood locations do so for a host of reasons. Some need an extra-large truck for that move across town. Some need a comfy hauler for a cross-country family road trip or a weekend of furniture shopping. And others crave a glamorous high-end cruiser for a fun-filled night out. Whether you’re an airport renter or a home-city renter, we’ve got a list of tips designed to help make your car rental experience as pain-free as possible for your bank account. 1. Surf the Net. As is the case with many purchases, you’ll usually find the best rates on the Internet. Shop around. Buying online will afford you the luxury of seeing what rates look like on any vehicle your heart desires, without the inconvenience of having a salesperson breathing down your neck. Also, many companies offer special discounts to people who rent online. Rates will obviously vary from company to company, depending on vehicle availability, location and other factors. But rates aren’t the only variable to consider. Consider hours of operation, for example; some companies may close earlier on weekends. Depending on your schedule, this might be a crucial issue for you. 2. Go weekend. Rates are typically cheaper on weekends. At one company we surveyed, you could rent a subcompact on a weekday for $64. 99. When we opted for a weekend rental, the figure plummeted to a far more reasonable $22. 99. If you’ve got some flexibility with your rental arrangements, opt for weekend rental. Your pocketbook will be eternally grateful. 3. Weekly does it. Weekend rates are great, but weekly rates are usually the best of all. At one company we surveyed, a subcompact went for a weekday rate of $56. 99. That same car could be rented on a weekly basis for just $252. 99, a savings of more than 30 percent if you used the vehicle for all seven days, and more than 10 percent if you returned it after five days. If you plan on using the vehicle for five days or more, choose the weekly rate. 4. Think twice about insurance. When renting a car, you’ll be offered a collision damage waiver (CDW) and a loss damage waiver (LDW). The first covers you in the event of a collision, while the second covers any loss to the rental company. Both kinds of coverage are a good idea, but not if they duplicate coverage already included in your own insurance policy. Most insurance policies offer liability coverage to protect you if you injure someone in an accident; some also cover rental-car damage via comprehensive and collision coverage. Check your policy or call your insurance agent to verify coverage before signing up for a vehicle. If you’re renting the car with a credit card, your card provider may pay for vehicle damages associated with an accident. Check with your card company ahead of time to make sure. There’s one caveat. The collision damage waiver covers “loss of use,” the charge levied by the rental car company to cover its lost income when the vehicle is out of service. In most states, auto insurance policies don’t cover this loss, so if you have an accident, you may wind up having to pay this charge out of your own pocket. The states in which loss of use is covered in car insurance policies are: Alaska, Connecticut, Louisiana, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island and Texas. Unless you live in one of these states, the waiver may be a good idea. 5. Book early. It’s not just a cliché; the early bird really does get the worm, and he usually gets it much cheaper than everyone else. Rates depend on how many vehicles the company has on the lot at the time the rental is made, so sooner is better. Reserve your car at least a week in advance. 6. Think twice about prepaid gas. Typically, renters have two choices when it comes to fuel: You can pay for a full tank of gas in advance and bring the vehicle back empty (or less than full), or you can opt to refuel it yourself just before returning it. Rental car companies suggest that paying in advance will add convenience and that the low rates offered will save you money. Well, they’re right on the first part but wrong on the second. Paying in advance is an added convenience; if you want to save yourself the hassle of a trip to the gas station or avoid a last-minute rush when you’re trying to make a plane, pay away. But unless you plan on using the entire tank of gas, prepaying will cause you to pay for more fuel than you’ve actually consumed. From a financial standpoint, prepaying is a bad idea unless you’re absolutely certain that you’ll use the full tank. 7. Be careful of upgrades to larger vehicles. Sometimes, rental car companies will offer free upgrades to larger vehicles. They do this mainly because compacts tend to be in high demand. This sort of upgrade may seem like a great deal for you, the renter. If having a larger vehicle will genuinely enhance your rental experience, then take the upgrade. But if you have no real need for the extra space, it’s cheaper to decline. Larger vehicles burn more gas, so that “free” upgrade isn’t really free — you’ll wind up paying for it at the pump. 8. Steer clear of airport pickups. Picking up a rental car at the airport can be more expensive due to taxes and fees. Try looking at nearby neighborhood locations to save money. A recent Travelocity study showed that renting at an airport costs more than 11. 5 percent more on average than renting at a neighborhood location. Texas airports were the chief offenders, but airports in states like Arizona, Ohio, Maryland, Missouri and New Mexico also cost renters more in taxes and fees. 9. Got kids? Seat ‘em yourself. If you’re traveling with a little one, you can save yourself some coin by bringing your own child safety seat. One rental company we surveyed charged almost $10 per day for child safety seat rental. Obviously, this can tack a significant amount onto your car rental expenses, so if you’re able to, bring your own child safety seat. If you’re renting a minivan, though, know that some rental minivans include integrated child safety seats at no extra cost. 10. Join the club. Many of the larger companies offer club membership in which members pay a yearly fee in exchange for certain perks and privileges. These clubs can save you money with benefits like free rental days and airline miles, but you’ll likely only see savings if you’re a frequent renter. If you fall into this category and use rental vehicles more than occasionally, go clubbing.

â??No worries darlinâ??, you can take her for a spin, just donâ??t get lost!   I minced a smile while my eyes sneered at Kevin, the used car salesman, tossing me the keys while leaning back on the Toyota Corolla. While chewing gum, he ran his hands through his beach-bum blonde hair. When I grated into first gear, he snickered with his salesman mate as I took the car for a test drive, all the while thinking â??I just want to get this over with. â?? Iâ??m not sure what itâ??s like for men to buy a used car from a dealership, but as a woman, itâ??s got to be up there with having root canal therapy at the dentist. We know we have to do it, but thereâ??s no-one else who can take your place in the dentistâ??s chair. Maybe some women donâ??t mind buying a carâ??it is shopping after all. But as a person who adds the suffix â??thingeeâ?? to anything in the motorâ??wellâ??when the head-gasket thingee went kaput on the way to the dentist, I had to face both my fears   Used car shopping should be like shopping for fashionâ??I know my size (hatchback), budget (Sportsgirl, not Morrissey), and style (no frou frou mag wheels/sequins). The difference is not so much the act of shopping, but the salesperson. Just as snobby sneery rude salespeople put me off from buying a dress, the behaviour of a stereotypical used car salesman irks me just as much   A better experience would involve: Honesty: Really? The previous owner was the wife of a Toyota dealer? Phhhhttt. At least he didnâ??t say she was a little old lady. Explain things in plain English. I donâ??t give a toss about Magnetic pick-up assembly and doughnut coupling. I want a car that wonâ??t cause me stress, not one to cruise the streets for hot chickybabes. Donâ??t pressure: itâ??s not like thereâ??s a shortage of cars in the current economic climate. I can pick and choose. Donâ??t be patronising. I may look 17 but I ceased being a girl long ago; not a pumpkin not a darling and I am NOT â??mâ??loveâ??. And do you think Iâ??d be impressed with a statement like â??Just think of all the shopping you can fit in that bootâ?? and that I donâ??t need to get the mirror fixed because I look beautiful all the time. If things got any oilier Iâ??d assume the oil thingee was broken. Donâ??t hit on me. Really? I have to come back again because the windscreen needs to come from Wagga? Oh, and then come back to pick up the form you forgot to give me, oh and to check the fuseâ?¦sureâ?¦   Advic   Luckily there are ways to make the experience less painful.   Go in there knowing exactly what you want. Mention the basics: age, auto or manual, kms, body type, fuel efficiency etc. Then mention your budget at least a thousand less than the reality. Donâ??t let on youâ??re in a hurry or that youâ??re not feeling well (or at least wait until your face returns to symmetry after anesthetic from a root canal sessionâ?¦). Weakness is an opportunity to exploit: theyâ??ll try and fluster you. Be honest about your car if you are trading it in. Mention all the things wrong with all the thingees. That way they canâ??t come back at you after negotiating the price and say â??well, you didnâ??t tell us thatâ?¦â?? Go straight for a more expensive car, seem interested and then look at the one you really want (like a VW Golf). Say, â??ooh I love Vee-Dubs!â??. The dealer will mention all that is wrong with it to convince you to get the more expensive one. If something needs fixing, eg new tyres, windscreen; try to get that thrown in without cost. The alleged â??drive awayâ?? advertisement is bollocks. Thereâ??s paperwork, the car has to go through roadworthy, they have to wait for your funds to be approved. Leave at least two days until you really can have the car. Donâ??t believe anything they say. Do your own research. Take a person with you who has a clue about cars and their value.   As I finally left the dealership three days later with all the forms, fuses and windscreen, I waved goodbye to Kevin and smiled as I thought about what Iâ??d learned. Knowing how to deal with dealers is fine, just like how having anaesthetic for root canal makes life that little bit easier for next time. PS. Maybe Kevin was genuine after all. The fuses are working wonderfully!