A step-by-step guide to getting the right car at the best price explores a wide range of available financing options, discussing the buy versus lease alternative, the ins and outs of vehicle pricing, and the negotiation process and dealership experience.
You're no idiot, of course. You keep your projects on budget at work, shop around to find the best prices on groceries and clothing, and even manage to sock away money for your kids' college tuition. But when it comes to wheeling and dealing to buy a car, you feel like someone else is in the driver's seat. Don't be taken for a ride! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying or Leasing a Car helps you learn the techniques you need to drive away in the car you want at the price you can afford. Feel confident about asking questions and bargaining, even when you have to say "no" to a salesperson. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:
This essential guide offers all the tools necessary to negotiate for the best price, including reliability ratings, profiles, and crash-test results for more than 210 new car models.
Now you can get the wisdom of one full year of "Consumer Reports" in one place. We've assembled all twelve 2006 issues of "Consumer Reports "magazine and put them in a single bound collection. "Consumer Reports "magazine is the source you can trust for ratings and recommendations of consumer products and services. Whether you're buying a car, a TV, or a new cell phone plan, our unbiased reports will help you get the best value for your money.
New Cars & Trucks Prices & Reviews For more than 36 years, millions of consumers have turned to Edmunds' price guides for their car shopping needs. Edmunds' New Cars & Trucks guides include up-to-date dealer invoice and MSRP pricing for all new vehicles, reviews on more than 230 models and buying advice to help you make informed decisions on your new car or truck purchase.
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In the Internet age, Edmunds.com has emerged as the foremost authority on buying or leasing new or used cars. A key component to learning the industry's insider secrets involved sending an Edmunds.com editor to work undercover at multiple car dealerships. That information, along with knowledge gleaned from countless buying experiences and numerous dealership sources, has been honed into step-by-step buying and leasing strategies. Many car-buying books give tips and advice, but this book outlines proven buying scenarios, clearly explaining the consumer's course of action in simple terms. This complex and sometimes frightening process is demystified in a guide that covers the following subjects: * How car buying has become easier and faster than ever before * How to choose the right car for you * New car-buying strategies * Getting a used car bargain * Avoid leasing pitfalls and getting a good deal * Insuring your car for less money