Finally, the . . . For Dummies series demystifies one of life's most intimidating and universal experiences--buying a new and used car.
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For many, the experience of buying a car is as unpleasant as a root canal, and author Sclar (Auto Repair for Dummies) provides just the right medication. A well-known consumer advocate and expert repair consultant, she presents numerous tips on first deciding whether to buy a new or used car and, the best part, the truth about auto financing. With this handy and briskly narrated advice, listeners can now feel more confident as they steer their way through negotiating a fair price, getting insurance, establishing an affordable maintenance plan, picking cherries and avoiding lemons, determining what options are really needed, and calculating how much a car actually costs. Highly informative, this guide is recommended for all public libraries.ADale Farris, Groves, TX
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"All the information necessary to get a fair deal … comprehensive, clear, and easy to follow." — Ralph Vartabedian, "Your Wheels" Columnist, Los Angeles Times "[This book] will save some readers money, time, and maybe their sanity. First-time buyers and even seasoned car owners will find helpful hints here." — Library Journal
Make It a Smooth Ride… If the idea of buying a new car is driving you mad, then let this dependable guide steer you in the right direction! Using clear explanations and road-tested advice, renowned consumer advocate Deanna Sclar covers all avenues of buying and owning a car, from negotiating a fair price to finding reliable insurance to saving money on routine servicing. So, park your anxieties — with Buying A Car For Dummies®, you're always in the driver's seat! Get the Most Mileage Out of Your Dollar
- Calculate how much your current car really costs you
- Weight the pros and cons of buying new or used
- Get the best trade-in, resale, or donation value for your vehicle
- Pick out a cherry and avoid the lemons — expert advice for buying a reliable used car
- Determine what features and options you really need in a new car
- Get the straight scoop on financing or leasing your car
- Find an insurance policy and company you can trust
- Protect your automotive assets — from steering wheel locks to full-blown security systems
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a good reference book for making a car purchase decision. we utilized a non-profit organization listed in this book to guide us through a safe car purchase
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This text offers excellent information
Sep 5 2004
By M. C. Yu
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This text offers information about buying a car from start to finish, from thinking about what you want, to insurance, to checking your car, to financing, to negotiating with dealers, and refers you to other great online and text sources for more information.
Excellent and well worth it, even for the most knowledgeable car buyers. Everyone will learn at least ten great things from this book.
Excellent and well worth it, even for the most knowledgeable car buyers. Everyone will learn at least ten great things from this book.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
a good refernce book for making a car purchase decision
July 28 2002
By William D. Tompkins
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
a good reference book for making a car purchase decision. we utilized a non-profit organization listed in this book to guide us through a safe car purchase
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book for buying a new car
May 6 2007
By David A. Hurry
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book to read prior to buying a car. This book helped me to research the car I wanted to buy before going to the dealership by giving me helpful internet sites to find the invoice price on my car and other facts. It also instructed me on negotiating strategies to use when I sat down with the car salesman. True to the books description the salesman used the same tricks the book predicted he would. Highballing the initial price, stalling, stating he was going to lose money on the sale, bringing his boss in, etc. Reading this book allowed me not to be to eager and to be willing to leave if the salesman being cooperative on the price. This resulted in my purchasing a 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid for $11 over the invoice price. I also bought my car insurance using one of the websites suggested by the book.
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