1. If buying from a dealer the price is always negotiable. Fight. Hard. Knock that price down as low as possible with good old negotiation skills.



2. Pick the right time of year to buy. New models tend to come in during autumn, around September to November. Now is when you can either grab the leftovers of last year at bargain prices or get launch discounts on the new models.

3. Pick the right time of the month to buy. Dealers have sales targets. Leave it until the end of the month to get them a little keener for your business.

4. Compare as many options as you can. Internet prices are usually less flexible than dealer prices, but are generally much lower. Shop around. Get written quotes where possible and use them to leverage your price haggling.

5. Car dealers are busier at weekends. Try to visit during the week when they will be much keener to get a sale.

6. If you don't know enough about cars, bring someone that does. At the worst pay an independent mechanic to come and have a look with you.

7. Read between the lines. If a dealer tells you that the engine, bodywork and suspension are all good, ask about the brakes and gearbox. What is he not telling you?

8. Take your time. There is no rush. There is a car that will suit you perfectly, it just might take a while to find it.

9. Test drive the car. Looks are deceiving with cars. A perfect exterior could mean nothing - maybe the car was not serviced often enough and the engine is tired. Similarly, a rusty wreck could be a diamond in the rough. (Have you ever seen Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?) If you brought a friend or mechanic with you, be sure to have them test drive the car as well.

10. Always be prepared to walk away from the deal if you feel something is not right. Even after a test drive you have no obligation to buy the car. In most cases, buying a car involves serious amounts of money. If you're being pushed into something you don't really want - walk away - it's your money!

Above all, buying a car should be fun, not a chore. Certain cars evoke strong memories for me in a way that none of my other toys do and it can only happen with the right car. There are thousands of makes and models out there and there is something to suit everyone.

With these tips on how to buy a car you should be set for a future of enjoyable motoring in your next car. If you are planning on buying a used car, at the worst just sell it again and try something else. With the buying advice above you will also become a better seller, more wary of how buyers may be trying to knock your sale price down.

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