Buying Your First Car Via Dealership (Part 1)

If you have to visit a dealership, be prepared for salespeople who will try to talk you into buying a car today. While not all salespeople are pushy, all it takes is one pushy salesperson to ruin your car shopping experience. Most dealerships have new and used cars on their lot. To save time, you should research local dealerships before visiting them to make sure they will have the type of car you are looking for. Going to a dealership with a specific car in mind will help you navigate your way around the lot easily and without having to buy a car until you are ready.

When visiting a dealership, you should:

Have a price in mind
Be open to test driving a few cars
Be friendly, but firm about what you are looking for
Ask about financing
Ask about specials and sales
Take your time and look around for as long as you want
Bring a friend