2007-03-03 01:43:16 · 12 answers · asked by Clara 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
With 10 years in the business, I can tell you the best way to haggle when it comes to buying a vehicle. First things first, the research. Look on the internet for the model you want. When you arrive at your local dealership, be open and honest with the salesperson and tell them at this point all you want to do is test drive the car. Most salespeople will simply allow this to transpire, and attempt to have you come inside and work out a price. Do not follow the salesperson. Tell them that you are in the final phases of selecting a model, but that you don't want to get into pricing right now. If they won't let you test drive, MOVE ON, LEAVE THE DEALERSHIP. When you are able to test drive, and you realize that this is the vehicle you want, go home. Get on the internet, and go to whatever manufacturer's website of the model you want. (If you were looking at a mustang, go to www.Ford.com, etc.) There are always places on their that state, get a quote... When you do this, they will ship the information to area dealerships, whomever gives you the lowest price, go there. When internet leads would come into the dealership, as a manager, I would always give a price at or below invoice simply to earn the business. I was in a rural area, so leads were hard to come by. This will depend on the model, but, all in all, it will allow you to haggle with numerous dealerships at once, sitting in the comfort of your home. Good luck.
2007-03-03 09:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by t.carp 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
do the normal haggling and when you settle on a price don't be talked into any of the extras such as their h.p. gap policies, extended warranty's and the like, if you are going to finance it shop around for the best deal and say no to all the other products. Garages are making to much money from selling products that are not worth the paper they are printed on
2007-03-03 01:55:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clari it all depends on the type and car make.If its a ford by going in at the end of the month when dealers have to meet set targets by the manufacturers you should get a good discount.If you went into an Aston Martin showroom it would make little difference.10% would not unrealistic for run of the mill cars.
2007-03-03 01:55:23 · answer #3 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get mine in the US and ship them. Carsdirect.com. The price is fixed and is given to you online as you configure the vehicle (select 'save with carsdirect' i think), then you add 500 shipping and 27.5% tax or 37.5 for trucks.
You would need to put in a zip code like 90210 but even if you don't buy one on the site it will give you perspective on price for the same vehicle in the UK.
2007-03-03 03:20:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your paying cash not too much but if your having credit then push and push for loads of free extras and a reduction in price these salespeople get paid loads for finance so walk out at least twice each time you come back ask for some more off. hell theres loads of dealers but only one customer, and always have details about a rivals car ie its a grand cheaper or a bit newer. good luck
2007-03-03 01:57:15 · answer #5 · answered by cassjag 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend was the used car manager for a large Chevrolet dealer of a number of years. He told me to go to your bank and get your on loan. The dealership will give you say 7% inst but they are tacking on 2% for them. You will get a better dill if you use your on bank. Why give the car lot 2% in interest?
2007-03-03 01:55:05 · answer #6 · answered by jaa9636 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you've got a price you like make the deal pivot on getting 12 months road tax and a full tank of fuel.
2007-03-03 05:21:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Act distracted and in a hurry. Act interested in buying a car, but alos act poised to walk away from his specific establishment at any second. Outcool the greasy Johnny Thinks-He's-Cool with your attitude. This will put you at a negotiating advantage. Never act overly interested in any one thing. Be poker faced.... WAY pokerfaced.
2007-03-03 01:48:28 · answer #8 · answered by Flubbadub 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to edmunds.com and find out dealer cost for the precise car you want. It will also show the MSRP.
Print this out. Be sure to check for dealer incentives, which you subtract.
Take this to the dealer and offer $300 over dealer cost. If they say no, leave the dealership. Go to another dealership.
One of them will take it. Good luck.
2007-03-03 01:47:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They start high you go low and meet in the middle.make sure the price and payments include the tax dock and lic fees etc
2007-03-03 01:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋