New Cars for Sale

Start your search by reading and watching car reviews. This gives you a general picture of new cars for sale, as well as new features you may not be aware of. Keep in mind that lists of the best pickups, sports sedans or any other vehicle category won’t give you the full picture. Be sure to look at in-depth reviews, so you have an idea of what day-to-day use looks like. You may find a feature that the reviewer praises to be annoying, or you may have a need that’s overlooked by ranked lists.

Before you start pricing vehicles for sale, get your credit report and your credit score. The credit score gives a general picture of how you manage credit, while the report shows your credit-related accounts, how much you owe, and how good you are at paying on time. The bank will look at both to determine your eligibility, as well as your interest rate and the amount you can borrow. With this information, you can get pre-approved at your bank. While the offer may not have the best terms available, it gives you a point to negotiate when you buy your new ride. This also lets you focus on the total cost of the vehicle, not your monthly payment.

Our site lets you search vehicle inventories from surrounding dealers in your area. Sometimes, you’ll need to gather quotes directly from dealers, so you can get an accurate price. In the past, you probably would have to spend hours on the phone talking to all the dealers about model prices. The great thing about buying online using EpicVIN is that you can request quotes from several dealers in a matter of minutes.

Negotiations don’t stop there. You can always make a reasonable counter-offer, using the other offers as leverage. For example, one dealer may have the best price, but another dealer might be closer, or have a vehicle in the exact color and specifications you want in stock. The sales manager is more likely to give you a better deal if they know you already have a lower offer.

Before you agree to the sale, be sure to take the car on a test drive. All the advice on which new cars to buy doesn’t do any good if you can’t get comfortable in the seat, or you feel like you have poor visibility. You’re going to own this car for years, so you want to be sure there isn’t anything that will get in the way of your enjoyment.

These days, new cars don’t have to be picked up at the dealership. Instead, you can usually buy online, arranging for home delivery. That way, you aren’t stuck doing the final sales and financial paperwork at the dealership. This also lets you deal with other parts of the buying process, like insuring your car, outside of the sale. If you do this at the dealership’s finance office, don’t be surprised if they try to sell you add-ons like extended warranties, car alarms, fabric protection and other accessories. Chances are, you either don’t need these extras, or you can get them somewhere else cheaper.

Do a walk-around with the salesperson before you sign off on the sale. Even new cars can have scratches and dents that you’ll want taken care of. Be sure to ask any remaining questions you may still have, whether it’s about how service packages are handled, or how to pair your phone to the infotainment system.

While you don’t always need to read the full sales contract, be sure to hit the most important parts. Make sure the price and finance details are what you agreed to, and your personal information is correct. Be wary of any contract that seems overly long.