How Do You Negotiate With Car Dealers?
Various media, like television shows, movies and even commercial advertisements portray car dealers as sinister, profiteering individuals, who are out to make a quick buck. They are portrayed to be very aggressive in trying to persuade you to buy, and to pile up as many add-ons to a vehicle to increase the sale price, and therefore their commissions. Well, not all car dealers are like this. They are honest people, too, who need to make a living, and most will try to be helpful in assisting you with a purchase decision. However, being the customer, you are of course, out for the best deal. Whether you can get a good deal will depend on how well you negotiate. Here are a few insights into negotiating with auto dealers. Never agree to the first proposal. When you’re looking to buy a car, the first offer is always made by the dealer. The car might have a sticker price, and this is used as a starting point for negotiation. The dealer might factor in other things in the computation, such as