Car Buying Tip: Buying a Car at the Right Season
Author alex.soltani
Car Buying Tip: Buying a Car at the Right Season
There are certain times of the year when salesmen exert less effort to sell cars and blame this to the “fault of the season”. Like any business, car dealership suffers from the seasonal slump at some time during the sales year. Well, it’s true that car salesmen and dealers recognize the seasonal slump and they expect that they won’t make a lot of sales during these seasons. These are the seasons that you can use to your advantage. So, when is really the best season to buy a car? Read on to know more about this.
1. Around the Christmas Season
This slump season generally runs from two weeks before the Christmas day to three weeks after it. During this period, car dealers and salesmen lose their enthusiasm for sales as the boredom sets in. They literally lose their energy as they stand around watching the clock tick to their quitting time. However, you have to remember to not refer to the car you are buying as a Christmas present. You have to convince the car salesman that you just feel like buying it at this period and it doesn’t really make a difference to buy it at this time or next year. If you give the salesman a hint that you are buying the car to give to someone as a Christmas present, he will surely give it to you for a higher price.
2. Between the end of winter and beginning of spring
The car sales industry experiences a small slump between the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Most car salesmen and dealers are eagerly waiting for the more active spring car market to come. Thus, it’s best to buy between February and spring.
3. Summer
You have a slight edge at this period of the year. Sales are generally slow during the midyear because of the customers are waiting for new models to arrive and car salesmen and dealers think that people spend their money at this time on pleasure and vacation and they are hoping to make sales even at a discounted price to get commission, which they also intend to spend on pleasure and vacation. When buying a car at this time, play coy and pretend to be eager to wait for new car models to hit the market. Tell the salesmen that you would rather go on vacation.
4. Fall
This is a critical period for car salesmen and dealers at subaru dealer aurora. There are actually three significant periods in the car dealership industry: before, during, and after the introduction of a new model. Before the introduction of a new model, the car salesmen are eager to come across bargain hunters and by this time, the salesmen have very low resistance but you have to be aware that they can also get edgy when you give them the chance to. During the introduction of a new model, the salesmen are generally aloof as the take advantage of the excitement, enthusiasm and possible high profits they can make from the new car models but one month after it, they begin to loosen up.
The ABCs of Buying a New Car
Author alex.soltani
The ABCs of Buying a New Car
Buying a new car can be a daunting process especially for those who are going to buy a new car for the first time. Because of the complexity caused by the myriad of choices of vehicles and negotiations involved in the actual buying process, it’s just right that any first-time car buyer learns about the basics of buying a new car. To help you with the process, this article outlines the basics or ABCs of buying a new car.
A. Make a list of all the cars you would like to own. While you would find it fun to include Silver Cloud Rolls Royce to a Lamborghini, if you are really serious about buying a car, make sure you give serious considerations to what you can and what you cannot really afford.
B. Gather information about different car options. Buying a new car can be difficult when you are presented with different options if you have no idea about the options available for you. It’s best to do this before you go looking for a car to buy.
C. Determine how much you can and how much you are willing to pay. This is an important part of the process of buying a new car. It’s smart to make a financial commitment to the car you can pay and are willing to pay. By doing so, you will enjoy your new car more and will never regret making the payment.
D. Get the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and the dealer invoice price on the car that you really like to buy. This will help you look at the vehicle pricing realistically. This will also help you trim down your car shopping list.
E. If you want to have the new car financed, make sure to have your credit record or file checked. You surely do not want your financing application to be denied because of a poor credit score.
F. Visit car dealers in your area. Find dealers that offer the cars included in the list of the cars you want to have. Request to test drive the cars you want. Your opinion about the cars may change when you finally try to drive them. At this step, it’s also best to ask recommendations from your family and friends as not all dealers offer the same service.
G. Negotiate your deal. This is when you can apply two important axioms: “time is your friend” and “knowledge is power”. If you have followed steps 1 to 6, you won’t be intimidated when the time to negotiate comes. With the preparation you made, you can be in full control in negotiating your deal. Be open about what you want and when you finally have made the deal, make sure to list all the options and features you have agreed upon, including all the extras the salesperson has offered to make the deal sweeter.
H. Check the delivery. The car is almost yours but the process of buying a new car is not yet over. There are still some things that you have to do, such as checking if the items you have purchased are complete.
Once you have purchased your new vehicle, visit 4DMV.com for information on tagging and titling your new vehicle in your respective state.
The process of buying a new car doesn’t have to be a daunting task, just as long as you know what you want, what you need to do, and how to negotiate your deal. Good luck and enjoy your new car!
Alex Soltani
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A few tips to help you sell your used car
Author alex.soltani
Selling Used Cars
With the economy the way it is, it’s no wonder that more and more people choose to sell off their worldly possessions. During recession, the first things to go are usually houses and cars. Fortunately, the used-car market has been doing fairly well despite the economic crisis. Anyone wanting to sell a used car will find that there are now more ways to market the goods. Before doing this however, here are some things to consider in selling a used car.
The first thing to do is to decide on the value of the car. Kelley’s Blue Book is a valuable resource that lists car values. The Blue Book can be found in libraries, banks, bookstores and at its website. To aid in pricing, go over the classified ads of newspapers or auto-trader magazines in order to compare priced with similar models. Before finally putting a tag on the car, factor in things like mileage, repair work, aftermarket additions and the car’s overall condition.
After pricing, get all records and papers pertaining to the car together, making sure everything has been updated. Ask the local motor vehicles department for the necessary requirements such as a smog certificate or other forms required by law. Photocopy these papers for possible buyers who want to see them. Then make the car presentable by washing and waxing it, emptying it of all contents, cleaning and disinfecting the interior and upholstery, fixing minor problems like a torn seat. Take photos of the car at all angles and get ready for the next step.
Market the used car by listing it in classified ads and magazines. Include the car’s make and model, its specifications and other pertinent information such as where buyers may inquire. In addition to newspapers, the internet is the quickest way to sell a used car. List the car in all of the main online used car classifieds and provide pictures as well so that people can see the car. Make posters and flyers and post them on local bulletin boards or at public places like supermarkets, community centers or schools. Tape a big, bold sign to the car itself, along with a contact number and use the old word-of-mouth grapevine to get the word out.
When prospective buyers ask about the used car, entertain them. Explain why the car is being sold, give a summary of its merits and of repair work that has been done, and learn to negotiate without being offensive. Counteroffer only when the amount being named is close to the car’s asking price; otherwise, decline politely. Allow the buyer to test-drive the car and have a mechanic inspect it. The best way to get paid is through cash, credit card or money order. Avoid accepting personal checks, as these may be methods for scams, and never forget to issue a receipt.
After a sale has been closed, transfer ownership properly and hand over the complete documents. See to final details such as signing the used car’s title certificate, contacting the department of motor vehicles to inform them of the change in the vehicle’s ownership and calling the car’s insurance company to have them remove the policy. This should relieve a former owner of any and all responsibilities with regards to the sold vehicle, and makes breathing easier.
For more information on titling and registering your vehicle, check out 4DMV.com.
Alex Soltani
4CarBuyingTips.com
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