Now is the Time to Buy a New Car

new car extended warranties                     In these hard economic times, the decision to buy a new car becomes serious business.

We’ve all heard stories of money lenders not lending, of banks closing. We’ve all known people who have lost their jobs or had their paychecks otherwise cut. Maybe you’re one of them.

But if you are in need of a new car, then don’t shy away from making a purchase. Have fun picking out what you want and just enjoy the entire process, including showing off your new ride to the Joneses.

Here’s what we think about it. We’ve learned a lot about the economy in the past year. We’ve seen what happened to the people who financed homes that they really couldn’t afford. So one of the primary decisions you need to make is to buy a car that fits your budget. Be careful about which options you approve.

The Car Salesman

Don’t you just love him?

image There’s nothing more frustrating then browsing at a car dealership, minding your own business and then getting approached by the dreaded car salesman. It seems like nothing you say will get him to leave you alone.

Here are some funny one-liners from our overly aggressive friends that I think we can all relate to:

  • Everybody pays this fee
  • This car won’t be here tomorrow
  • We’re losing our shirt on this deal
  • You’re stealing food from my baby’s mouth
  • The web sites you got the prices from are wrong
  • The bank requires you to buy an extended warranty to get loan approval

Car Repair Peace of Mind

car dealership Everyone always talks about how it is more expensive to get car repairs done at a dealer than at an independent repair shop – but do we know that for sure, or is it simply a gut feeling?

Cartalk.com recently did a study on this topic and now we have some cold, hard facts. The results showed that on average the dealerships in the study charged 15% more than independent car repair shops for the same repairs.

Buy an Extended Car Warranty Direct and Save

When you buy a new car, you have the option to purchase your extended car warranty through your dealership; the problem with this is that if you purchase it through your dealer then your extended vehicle warranty will only cover repairs that are done at your dealership.