To most people buying a new or used car is not lots of fun. There are so many choices and its sometimes hard to put together the information that is given. Here are several strategies that can help.

Do your homework. It is most helpful to research the vehicles that you are considering. There are numerous consumer magazines the rate the quality and performance of the vehicles you are considering, also many web based information sources. This information may be vital to making an informed decision.

Ask your repair facility which vehicles are dependable and reliable or which vehicles require extensive maintenance and repairs. This is definitely a consideration when purchasing a vehicle.

Try before you buy. When purchasing a new vehicle it is sometimes nice to rent the same type of vehicle for a few days. This enables you to get the feel of the vehicle without the sales pressure.

Prepurchase inspections. When purchasing a used car it is wise to have a Prepurchase inspection performed by a professional repair facility on the vehicle of your choice. Your repair technician will perform a comprehensive vehicle analysis to determine the condition of the vehicle as well as repairs or maintenance required now or in the near future.  Most used car dealers have inspected their own vehicles however it is always best to have an unbiased opinion as opinions may vary. This is money well spent to avoid added unknown expenses! If the seller or dealer discourages this option it may be best to keep looking. Here at Auto Care Plus, we will perform the Pre-Purchase Inspection for $85. The price includes a NH State Inspection should you decide to purchase the car.

Shopping online for your next vehicle. E-commerce is rapidly expanding and the ability to purchase your next vehicle with the help of the internet is no exception. There are now numerous choices for online vehicle shopping . It is quite painless really. Simply go to one of the listed sites, fill out and submit the vehicle pricing request form. Typically within 48 hours a local dealer will contact you with a bottom line price and most take trade ins. The dealer pays a small sales lead fee to the company on the net. Yet this usually is much less per customer than traditional advertising methods and you are a customer that they might never get to see.

Let the local dealers bid for your business.   Simply fax or email the following memo to your area dealers.

Attention new car sales manager,   

I fully intent to purchase a new ___________________  within the next 7 days. I am contacting area dealers in the effort to secure the best possible value for my money.  Please contact me with your best deal on this vehicle, ASAP. My preferences for this vehicle are ________________________________________ however all packages will be considered.   

Thanks for your help,

Be sure to supply the appropriate contact information, ( name, phone #, fax etc.) A similar form may be used for used car purchases also.

Happy shopping!