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Compiled by Tedd, The Computer Bargain Guru Part I: Selecting and Pricing Selecting a vehicle is purely at the discretion of the buyer, who must consider their needs, wishes, and budgetary limitations. The computer, however, can be of great help in determining the price you should pay for your new vehicle, be it new, used, or a program vehicle. Tedd suggests the best single source for pricing a vehicle can be found at “Edmund’s Auto” Edmunds.com is a one-stop shopping spot for gathering information on everything from used car values, trade-in values, safety and car reviews, consumer information and much more. Take your time studying this site and your wallet will thank you. Note 1: Be sure to include considerations of incentives, rebates, and dealer holdbacks in determining your fair market value. It is also helpful to verify your price or offer from at least one additional source. Again, Tedd has a suggested site for this purpose. The site is titled “Free Used Car Values”, (however it includes new vehicle information) This site links to many good (and free) car value and information web sites. Note 2: “Kelly Blue Book” information is not looked upon favorably by many dealers. Part II - Selecting a Dealer and Completing a Vehicle History. Once you have determined a fair market price, you will need to select a dealer(s) with whom to negotiate your purchase. Tedd has found that he has been able to locate a dealership to meet his pre-determined price, even though he has, at times, had to complete his transaction outside of Mesa County. For your convenience, here are several web sites for major automotive companies.
We hope this information is useful for you on your next car purchase.
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