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Tips for Smart Car Shoppers Des Moines IA

This article provides you tips for buying a car. Following the detailed tips below, you definitely will become a smart car purchaser.

Local Companies

A-Action Brokers
(515) 265-5075
805 SE 55th St
Des Moines, IA

Autorama R V Center Inc
(515) 282-3883
2099 SE 14th St
Des Moines, IA

Stivers Lincoln-Mercury Inc
(515) 278-1600
4730 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA

Toyota of Des Moines
(515) 276-4911
4475 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA

Rivers Edge Auto Sales
(515) 288-2075
4285 2nd Ave
Des Moines, IA

Holmes Honda
(515) 253-3010
I80-35 Hickman Rd
Des Moines, IA

Crescent Chevrolet
(515) 247-8000
17th St & Ingersoll
Des Moines, IA

Des Moines Mitsubishi
(515) 270-5285
9060 Hickman Rd
Des Moines, IA

Autorama R V Center Inc
(515) 282-3883
2099 SE 14th St
Des Moines, IA

San Diego Auto Sales
(515) 288-4420
125 NE 47th Pl
Des Moines, IA

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Know what you can afford. Decide what type of car you really need, and set a price range that fits your budget.
Research. Gather all the information you can find " including safety, quality, fuel economy, and insurance information " to learn about the vehicles on your short list.
Review your credit report. Get free copies of your credit report once a year by calling 1-877-322-8228 toll-free or visiting www.annualcreditreport.com.
Comparison shop. Compare interest rates and loan products from a variety of sources including banks, credit unions, online lenders, and dealers.
Understand the difference between buying and leasing. Download a free government publication called "Keys to Vehicle Leasing" at www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/leasing.
Educate yourself. Become familiar with common financing terms and practices so that you're able to make informed decisions.
Negotiate. Take time negotiating the vehicle's price as well as the financing. Make sure the terms are acceptable before signing the contract.
Understand the meaning, value, and price of optional services. Examples include credit insurance, guaranteed auto protection, and extended service contracts.
Read contracts carefully before signing. Ask questions about anything you don't understand, and be aware of any laws that are specific to your state.
Make your payments on time. Avoid late or missed payments. Repeated missed payments could lead to repossession and damage your credit. A negative mark on your credit report could affect your ability to get credit in the future.
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