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Tips on Buying a New Car:
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Tips on Buying a NEW Car:

  1. Select a car with a price within your means.
  2. Read warranties very carefully and ask questions when you don't understand.
  3. Get all promises in writing.
  4. Be sure to get a copy of the written contract or bill of sale, financing agreements, odometer statement, and warranty at the time of sale.
  5. Do not sign anything without reading it or if it has any blanks not filled in.
  6. Credit Life and Disability Insurance does not have to be purchased through the dealer. If required, shop around for the best deal.
  7. Try not to buy a car on the first trip to the dealer. Most deals will still be available in a few days.
  8. If you want an extended warranty, find out if the dealer will honor the extended warranty if the warranty company goes out of business.
  9. Most dealers make their profits on trade-ins, warranty and insurance sales, and favorable financing. Pay attention to those prices as closely as you do the final sales price.

If you believe you have been a victim of an auto-related fraud, contact the Attorney General's Office.

Last Reviewed On: 12/08/02
 
 
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