If you are purchasing a new or used car this spring here are a few things to keep in your back pocket and close to the chest when checking out the dealerships.

1 – Look online… Chances are if you found this blog post you have been looking online for a new or used car. Do you homework, know what other places are selling the same cars for – but be sure to compare apples to applies!
2 – Watch out for the gimmicks… There are a lot of rebate programs out there that dealers use to drag you into the store such as the “$5000 Over Kelly Blue Book Scam” or the “Cash4Clunkers”… Currently there are NO government programs for car buying. Although the $5000 over for your trade value is a good deal you are still paying full sticker price for that car you are buying… and the dealer is taking your rebates!
3 – Don’t take any dealers word that a vehicle has just been serviced, has new brakes or this and that fixed on it… Always have a third party independent auto inspection done on the car before you finalize your deal and BEFORE you talk any money…