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In our last blog post, we discussed some things we hear all the time about what people wish they would have known before they bought a car. We’ve been offering up tips on our blog with regards to how to prepare to buy a car. Unfortunately, many people jump into buying vehicles, making them an impulse buy, and there’s quite a difference between buying a candy bar in the checkout lane at the grocery store versus buying a car on impulse.

Shelton Used Cars in Woodlawn values its customers dearly, and we do everything we can to ensure that the used car we sell you is the one for you. Below, we’ll offer up more suggestions on things you want to know about buying a car before you buy one. Visit our used car dealership today!

MORE THINGS YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE BUYING A CAR

Know When To Buy

Knowing the best time to buy a car, whether new or used, is crucial. The best time to buy a car is at the end of the month. This is because dealerships have to meet their sales goals, as do the sales people. Dealerships are much more likely to give you a screaming deal if they need to meet their goals and it’s the last day of the month at 8 pm. Also, some time after Labor Day is when the next year models start to roll into the dealership. Often you will find the best financing deal on that year’s model in terms of manufacturers’ rebates and deals the dealership is offering. As always, Shelton Used Cars in Woodlawn urges you to always shop around and don’t feel pressured to buy when you are not ready to.

You’re in Charge of the Negotiations

Buying a car entails negotiations. However, many people, afraid to hurt anyone’s feelings, don’t negotiate. They find a car they like and buy it. This is definitely not a good idea at all. First off, you are expected to negotiate so the cars are overpriced for this very reason. If you don’t negotiate, you are just giving extra money to the dealership and the salesperson. Next, you are the one in charge of negotiations. If you have done your due diligence and know your budget, then you need to stick to your guns when it comes to the nitty-gritty of the deal and of the financing terms. If you are close, the dealer will always find a way to meet you. Shelton Used Cars reminds you that you just have to be persistent and unflappable when you are negotiating to buy a car.

Be Prepared to Walk

You need to be prepared to walk away from the car of your dreams if it’s out of your budget and you can’t get the car dealership to meet your budget. So many people give in and end up with a car they can’t afford because they are afraid to walk away. Sure, you’ve just spent your whole Saturday at the car dealership, test driving cars, debating, and now wheeling and dealing. However, at the end of the day, you need to protect your interests. Someone else will buy that car if you walk. And you need to know in your heart that that car was not the one for you and you will find your car soon enough.

SHELTON USED CARS IN WOODLAWN

Shelton Used Cars in Woodlawn has been caring for people by offering the best used car inventory and automotive needs for over 40 years. We take pride in our community and in the value that we offer people. We are in the people business, not the car business, and we want you to leave here in a pre-owned vehicle exceedingly happy. Contact us for our used car inventory today!