| No matter what you're planning to buy the key | | | | deals. You get to check out the vehicles, |
| to shopping for the best deal is to do your | | | | which usually have pictures and shop right |
| research first, especially for cars. With the | | | | from the comfort of your own home. Try to |
| amount of cash you're going to shell out you | | | | find auctions with no reserve, these types of |
| have to be sure you get what you want without | | | | auctions don't have a minimum price before |
| regrets. Buying new cars can be a little | | | | they will sell and you may well be able to |
| easier, but both new and used vehicles have | | | | buy a vehicle at a great discount. |
| their difficulties. | | | | |
| | | | I know several people that once they realized |
| The first thing that you should do is get an | | | | how easy and cheap it is to buy cars on eBay, |
| idea of what kind of vehicle you want and be | | | | they made a very profitable career out of |
| realistic. I know you want the Hummer but is | | | | buying and selling cars. Public Car Auctions |
| it within your means? Is there only you to | | | | are held in many areas and you don't have to |
| please or do you have a family that this car | | | | be a dealer to attend. Many times these |
| purchase will impact? You will definitely be | | | | auctions have cars that have been repossessed |
| happier with a little less car and money left | | | | from local banks, credit unions and |
| to do things with; bottoming out the wallet | | | | Government seized car auctions and they have |
| is not worth the big ticket vehicle. You can | | | | no desire to keep them. |
| get a decent car that's affordable and | | | | |
| practical. | | | | It's not uncommon to find very expensive cars |
| | | | in great shape that go for ridiculous prices |
| Once you get through that reality try to | | | | if you spend a little time shopping. You'll |
| narrow it down to a couple of different | | | | find that some people will go nuts on new |
| models to make your research easier and more | | | | cars and expensive houses but once their |
| focused. Once you have done this you can | | | | fortunes change and they can't keep up the |
| start by keeping an eye on your local | | | | payments, they're property is seized and |
| classifieds and see what kind of prices the | | | | auctioned off. Many of these auctions have no |
| models you picked are going for. | | | | reserve and can start at 95% off retail |
| | | | prices. Two really good online Government |
| Quite often you can find great deals in your | | | | auction sites are and |
| local classifieds and depending on the | | | | |
| seller's situation you may be able to get a | | | | Another key recommendation I have is to make |
| quality vehicle at a price well below retail. | | | | use of a great system known as The |
| More often than not people get a big surprise | | | | information they offer is crucial in that |
| when they try to trade their car and want to | | | | they have information on all major repairs |
| get more than the dealer will give them. | | | | done on vehicles through information compiled |
| These people will usually try to sell | | | | from insurance claims and repair facilities. |
| privately to get a price a little closer to | | | | Once you see a car you like you can run it |
| what they had in mind, which in many cases is | | | | through and find out if you're getting a |
| still a bargain. | | | | lemon or a gem. |
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| There are also some great sites that help you | | | | You can also check with local rental car |
| understand the real book value of a used car. | | | | companies that may be reducing last year's |
| I really like not only do they have used car | | | | fleet. Be careful with this as there seems to |
| values, but they really do a great job | | | | be a 50% chance to get that car that others |
| reviewing cars. You can also do some checking | | | | have been kicking around without care. No |
| online at other great sites like Kelley Blue | | | | having said that, the other half of the time |
| Book at and | | | | you can get a good deal on a fairly new car |
| | | | with low mileage. |
| One of my favorite methods is to use eBay. | | | | |
| With eBay not only can you open a free | | | | Some might suggest going to check out some |
| account but then you can go to eBay Motors | | | | dealer auctions, but it has been my |
| and pick out vehicles of your choice that are | | | | experience that in many cases the vehicles |
| being auctioned and put them in a watch list. | | | | end up going higher than they should. Dealers |
| I have done this many times not only to buy a | | | | will pay the higher price because they know |
| vehicle, but also to get a good idea what I | | | | they can mark it up and hard sell someone to |
| should get if I sell mine. Online Auctions | | | | buy it. |
| like this can be a great way to find good | | | | |