What questions do i need to ask when buying a car?

Answer 1

If you're buying a new car, try to minimize the question asking because the more question you ask the more the sales person thinks you dont know about the car and buying cars in general. They'll just rip you off. So do research! Look at the car's company website. For price, build one using Edmunds.com. They give you a TMV (True Market Value) of what you should pay for a new car in your area. They use the average transaction price of what people paid your area for that same car. If you're buying used, ask about any maintenance records is availabe, if everything is up to date, how many previous owners, and if there's a warranty still left on it. Ask if the miles are driven on highway or locally more. (Highway is better because stop and go traffic locally can wear down the car more.) Go to kbb.com to check for how much the car is worth. Good luck!

Answer 2

First get a carfax on whatever car you are going to buy. This will tell you a lot about the cars history. Second, ask to take it to a mechanic for an inspection (if they say no - walk away). Take it for a test drive, you may or may not like the way it handles. Ask if it has been in any accidents (carfax should tell you, but the accident may be current). Ask to see maintenance records if a private party - a car dealer probably does not have them.

Answer 3

Make sure to ask if the payments or the price can be lower. We went to two or three dealerships. I also got a blue book to check prices. This is if you are buying a used car. That way you know the value before hand.. New car prices are not extremely overpriced. Used cars are where they make their money. I told them I would not pay over xxx amount of dollars. Came home they called and I got my car for the price I wanted. Hope this helps. Happy hunting.