| Looking for a new car can be a very exciting time, yet | | | | might find that the seller will sympathise with you and |
| can also become very daunting. There are a lot of | | | | strongly consider coming down in price. |
| things to look for and expenses to lay out such as: | | | | Always refuse the first offer. The seller won't want to |
| possible car tax, extended car warranty and insurance | | | | come down as far as he could on the first reduction |
| which will all add to the cost of buying a new car. It | | | | as he will be holding on to that for further room to |
| becomes ever more important that you grab yourself | | | | negotiation. |
| a bargain. | | | | Silence is a great weapon in the arsenal of negotiation. |
| So what do you need to do so you can avoid paying | | | | By saying nothing the seller may feel awkward under |
| over the odds for the car that you like? Here are a | | | | the ongoing silence and then say something just to fill |
| few tips that should see you walking away with some | | | | the void - which may work in your favour later on. |
| cash in your pocket and the car that you want. | | | | Go in prepared. By doing a bit of research on the car |
| Start off by going in positive. Expect a discount and | | | | before you go and look at it and by searching on |
| you are more than likely to get one if you believe that | | | | Google as well as looking in forums you will not only |
| you should have a reduced price. | | | | get a good idea of what the car is worth but also any |
| Build a rapport with the seller, although do not try and | | | | problems that you might face in the future. |
| make a friend. The last thing you want is to feel bad | | | | If you are buying from a garage then why not ask for |
| about asking for a discount, so remember that this is all | | | | longer car tax or even an extended warranty. This is a |
| about getting a good deal. | | | | great way to get extra value if the garage is not keen |
| Diplomatically ask for a discount. Do not pressure the | | | | about coming down on the price as far as you would |
| seller for money off or you will find that they will soon | | | | like. |
| with draw from negotiation. Try and get the seller on | | | | Once a price has been agreed pay a deposit and get |
| side by perhaps saying that you like the car but your | | | | a receipt. Make sure that the receipt has information of |
| partner will go mad if you spend that much, can they | | | | the cars price and its other details. |
| help you out? You don't even have to have a partner | | | | These steps will allow you to get a reasonable price |
| to do this, is just creates the illusion that you aren't | | | | for your new purchase and will help ensure that you |
| calling the shots and you are stuck in the middle. You | | | | will not be ripped off. |