| If you're thinking of purchasing a new car, you | | | | important to note that most sellers will list the car |
| want to know if you're getting a good deal or not. | | | | for a price that is slightly higher than the Blue |
| Aside from taking the vehicle to a mechanic to | | | | Book Value of a car, because they expect to |
| have it checked for problems, there are a few | | | | negotiate down some. If they end up negotiating |
| different ways that most people determine the | | | | the price down with the buyer, they will still earn |
| retail price of a used car. Here are some tips and | | | | a reasonable amount of money for selling the car. |
| tricks that will help you do just that. | | | | Negotiations - When you get ready to purchase |
| Getting Information about the Car - The first | | | | the car, keep the Blue Book Value in mind. If the |
| thing you want to do is collect information about | | | | seller is charging over the Blue Book price, you |
| the vehicle from the person who is selling it. This | | | | may want to try and negotiate with him or her. |
| includes the make and model of the car, the year | | | | Of course, in an ideal world, you will be able to |
| of the vehicle, what sort of shape it's in, the | | | | negotiate for a lower price than the value, but |
| mileage that is accumulated on the vehicle and | | | | that doesn't always happen. It's generally |
| any special features. Special features include things | | | | considered fair if you negotiate a price that is |
| like power seats and windows, Tonneau covers, | | | | within $1000 of the blue book value, more or less. |
| running boards, stereo systems and more. These | | | | Remember that the extra features have an |
| things usually have a small affect on the price of | | | | affect on the car as well, so if there are a lot of |
| the vehicle. Speak with the seller of the car and | | | | great features, it may be worth paying the extra |
| take a good look at the vehicle too. Check the | | | | money. This is entirely dependent upon the deal |
| exterior and the interior of the car and make any | | | | you're looking for and your own personal taste. |
| notes about damage, dents, tears in the | | | | A used car is a great way to save money and |
| upholstery, etc. | | | | get a car that is dependable and reliable - without |
| Checking the Value - Most buyers and sellers use | | | | financing a new vehicle and going into debt for it. |
| the Kelley Blue Book Guide to check the value of | | | | By using the tips and tricks in this article, you can |
| a used car, but the NADA used car guide or | | | | get a great used vehicle and know what you |
| something similar. These books list the makes and | | | | should pay for it. Education is the first step in |
| models of vehicles and include prices for them. | | | | getting a good deal and being happy with your car |
| These prices are based on what condition the car | | | | purchase. |
| is in, what extra features it has and more. It's | | | | |