What to know before buying a car?

Buying a car should never be an impulse buy. Do your research, know what you want, and know how much you can spend ahead of time. This will put you on the best footing to deal with the potentially costly tricks that car dealers often practice. read more

Know if the Car Is Covered Under a Warranty You'll often see the term "Certified Used Car," which typically means the car is covered by the manufacturer's warranty. However, some cars are advertised as certified when covered by a third-party warranty. It's also important to know what the "as is" sign in the car window means. read more

Use the first visit to look at and test-drive the car(s) you are interested in. Gather your information and then leave, and be adamant that you will not be buying a car today. This will communicate to the dealer that you are not going to be bullied. read more