
{"id":23,"date":"2019-02-04T21:31:14","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T21:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/autosimple\/?p=23"},"modified":"2023-10-06T05:48:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T05:48:38","slug":"what-should-i-ask-at-the-dealership-to-get-a-good-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autosimple.com\/blog\/what-should-i-ask-at-the-dealership-to-get-a-good-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Ask At the Dealership to Get a Good Deal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It can be intimidating going into a car dealership. There\u2019s a lot of pressure sometimes and it can feel like the salesperson knows a lot more than you do. Even with some research in hand, it can feel\u00a0overwhelming\u00a0when it comes time to talk price.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Knowing about the car and having some basic negotiating skills can go a long\u00a0way, but\u00a0have more weapons in your arsenal is never a bad plan either. A few precise questions will help you make sure you know everything you need to know about the car you\u2019re thinking about purchasing.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3302 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/77\/2019\/02\/06054643\/Used-Cars-Dealership-B_b-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"several SUVs parked at a dealership\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/77\/2019\/02\/06054643\/Used-Cars-Dealership-B_b-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/77\/2019\/02\/06054643\/Used-Cars-Dealership-B_b.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>What Should I Ask\u00a0At\u00a0the Dealership?<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cost is obviously the deciding factor with most car purchases, so an important question to ask is what the car will cost including taxes and fees. Those two things aren\u2019t usually included in the price, but they can add a lot to the price without even realizing it. If you\u2019re trading in a\u00a0car\u00a0you\u2019ll want to negotiate about that as well, but make sure you do it separately from everything else. It will help make sure it doesn\u2019t just get lost in the shuffle of all the numbers and paperwork. The one thing you don\u2019t want to do is negotiate based on monthly payments. It may seem more affordable and easier to manage, but not asking about the other hidden costs can just mean you\u2019re paying longer than you could have.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You want to have as much knowledge and control as possible when negotiating for your car so be sure to also ask about financing and what banks the dealership works with, you might be able to personally negotiate a better deal.\u00a0Also,\u00a0don\u2019t be afraid to ask what sort of\u00a0amenities\u00a0the dealership offers like same-day service or loaner cars just so you know the full scope of what you get.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3016 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/77\/2021\/11\/27150059\/car-loan-sec_b-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"a couple posing next to a car\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/77\/2021\/11\/27150059\/car-loan-sec_b-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/77\/2021\/11\/27150059\/car-loan-sec_b.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Financing in Chatanooga, TN<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for another car then stop by one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autosimple.com\/contact-auto-simple-in-cleveland-tn\">Auto Simple locations<\/a> and talk with a member of our\u00a0sales staff. You can also call ahead with any questions and we\u2019ll do what we can to help.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can be intimidating going into a car dealership. There\u2019s a lot of pressure sometimes and it can feel like the salesperson knows a lot more than you do. 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