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I recently bought a car. It was a huge financial decision and a lengthy process. I have some tips and ideas to share with you on what worked best for me!

I first checked out the car rankings on U.S. News & World Report. I found the ratings to be trustworthy, easy to understand, and very helpful! I found out safety, reliability, performance ratings… and more!

After I decided which car was right for me, I went onto their website and became pre-approved for a line of credit. It took about 1 minute. Being as prepared as possible helped me stay in control (instead of the dealer being in control) throughout the car buying process. It also helped everything go quickly and smoothly.

Once I knew my line of credit, I began calling all of the dealers in my area. I was open and honest with them. I explained that I was shopping around for the best price. The dealer that I first called was ultimately the dealer that I purchased my car from. However, I was able to talk him down in price over $1,500 from his original offer! He wound up having to beat the price that I received from a competitor of his in order to make the sale.

I hope my story helps you save money the next time you purchase a car!

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