CAR BUYING ADVICE
Car Buying Guide:
The Autotropolis.com Car Buying Guide breaks down the many decisions you should expect involved in purchasing a new car to give you the best buying experience possible. Your goal should not be just to drive off the lot in a new car, but to do so in a manor that is stress-free and satisfactory.
Introduction: Be Prepared:
There are literally hundreds of decisions that must be made when purchasing a new car. At Autotropolis.com, we want you be to be an educated buyer so when you drive off the lot your first thought should be who to show your new car off to instead of worrying about whether you made the right decision.
Lease vs buy:
Leasing and buying both have strong advantages and distinct disadvantages. Autotropolis.com shows you in a side-by-side comparison the strengths and weaknesses of leasing and buying.
Trade-in values:
Whether you plan to sell your old car yourself or use it as a trade-in, Autotropolis.com lets you easily see exactly what it’s worth. Using the main indicator for used car values, Kelley Blue book, you can tell what is the fair price to expect from your old car.
Best Time to buy a car :
In addition to rebates and incentives that vary month to month, there are specific times of the year that you have the best negotiating opportunities with a dealership.
Rebates and incentives:
A thousand dollars cash back or zero percent financing? We help you make the best decision possible when it comes to choosing rebates and incentives.
Should I Finance through dealerships?:
You shouldn’t buy a car without shopping around first, so why not shop around for financing as well? The dealership may be able to get you the best rates, maybe not - but at least you’ll know.
Car Buying Negotiation tips:
You have the money and they have the car – who holds the bargaining chips? You do. Go into the dealership as a well-educated consumer and chances are negotiating the prices will be a breeze.
#1 car buying mistake:
Never go grocery shopping when you’re hungry and never go into a dealership without researching your desired car first. Autotropolis.com breaks down the top mistake you could make when buying a new car.
Who you are dealing with at the dealership:
While the salesman is like any other person just trying to make a living, he gets a bad wrap. Here are some steps to prepare yourself to deal with your salesman to ensure that the experience is pleasant for both parties.
Dealer add-ons:
After you find the car you want at the price you’re willing to pay, the dealer may try to offer you some additional options. Dealer add-ons differ but we give you a quick list of which ones you should be familiar with to make the proper decisions.
Selling Your Car:
Save time and money by selling your car yourself. Autotropolis.com helps you avoid low trade-in value by selling outright to someone who wants to buy your car. Find out how much your car is worth and helpful tips to make the sales process smooth.
Insurance:
After you find the car you want, shop around for completive insurance prices. To help make your car buying process even better, Autotropolis.com gives you access to multiple insurance quotes with just the click of your mouse.
Warranty:
Even cars have bad days. Help ensure that when this happens, you’ll be ready. Extended warranties are essential tools to help keep cost of ownership down on today’s new and used vehicles. Autotropolis.com lets you get a quick and easy quote for an extended warranty on your new car.
Safety:
A major selling point on many new vehicles is how well it protects its occupants in the case of an accident. Autotropolis.com shows you what type of ratings your new vehicle received in mandated crash tests.
