Buying a car is often a time-consuming and stressful process. Even with all of the helpful online research options available to buyers these days the actual process of buying a car still involves spending an average of three hours in a dealership, with half of that time spent battling through negotiations and enduring mind-numbing paperwork.
The unpleasantness of car-buying can be compounded for new buyers, who may not know how to negotiate the price of a new car, how to secure the best financing, or why taking a test drive is so important. If you’re a car buying newbie, fear not. Here are a handful of car shopping tips that will help you find the best deal, make smart decisions in the negotiating process, and even allow you to skip the dreaded dealership experience altogether if you want.
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