Shopping for a car can be an extremely stressful experience. You may feel like you don’t know enough about cars to make a good decision, or you may be afraid of being ripped off. Keeping these ideas fresh in your mind helps to get the best car for you!

Do a little research before you enter the showroom. When you walk into a showroom, sticker prices are usually listed right on the cars. It is important to understand that all dealerships have some wiggle room from these prices. If you do your research online first, you can gain an understanding of how much the car you want is selling for you in your area. This will help you to understand how much room there is to negotiate down from sticker price, so that you get the deal you are really looking for.

Never buy a car on your first purchase