Buying a car is usually one of the biggest purchases a person will make in his or her life. This is especially true if it is a new car and/or a luxury car. There are ways to knock a few bucks off of this expensive purchase and you can discover just how much you can save by doing a quick online check of the vehicle you want before you go see your dealer. After all, when you are talking about spending thousands of dollars, every little bit helps.
The best way to find out what kind of vehicle discounts you can find online is by utilizing a site such as www.vehiclesonline.com to determine what kind of factory discounts are currently being offered by each vehicle manufacturer on their newer models. This can often save you a exacted stated cash amount of $1,000 to $5,000 or save you a certain percentage rate on your financing. They may also be available on vehicles that are up to two years old. For example, if you are searching for a vehicle in 2006, you will likely find these rebates on 2006 and 2005 models that the company is still trying to get rid of to make room for even newer vehicles.
For example, lets say you want to purchase a 2006 Ford Explorer. There are five easy steps to determine what you can save on this SUV.
You will see what cash rebates or special financing discount is available and when that exact offer will expire. Knowing the expiration date of these rebates is important because they do not last forever and you will usually only have a few months to take advantage of that particular offer. You want to make sure that you allow yourself time to choose which vehicle you want, secure your financing, and get to the dealer to purchase the vehicle before the offer expires.
To make this process easier on you, you can also use this same website to search for 2006 Ford Explorers in your area and compare the prices or specs on each to help decide which dealer you may want to go through before you even leave your house.
You can then fill out a financing form on this same website and their partner, RoadLoans, will help you find a car loan for your new 2006 Ford Explorer, with a great interest rate for your credit standing. They cant promise the moon if your credit score isnt worthy, but they can search around until they secure you the very best deal they can. Once you have been approved for a loan, your lender is likely to send your check to you through an expedited shipping service so that you will receive it within one to two days. You can then go to the dealership you found and get the car youve been waiting for. This entire process can take less than five business days, from your first search to when you are on the road in your new vehicle.
The more you know about what discount offers may be available to you before you go to the dealership, the more you can save. So, it is important that you decide what make and model you want and do your vehicle research before you leave home. After all, why pay an extra $1,000 to $5,000 when that money can be put back into your pocket to pay for ever-increasing gas prices.
Jamie Franklin is a freelance writer living in Dallas, Texas. Jamie writes about Internet shopping and services. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas. You can email Jamie at JamieFranklin1980@hotmail.com.
