Purchasing new car is hard enough without having to deal with the sales pressure from a car salesman. It's no big secret that almost every car dealer can be talked down on the initial price thay want for a car.

So if you decide to buy new car, we'll help you determine what kind of cars is right for you and how best to negotiate a car purchase. Before you head out to the car showrooms with your checkbook in hand, evaluate your reasons for buying a new car. Find out the base price of each car you are interested in. The more you know about the actual cost of, the less you will have pay for it.

Persons who want to purchase either a used car or a new car but cannot pay the total cost outright can apply for car financing loans. If you want to take advantage of this, you have to carefully look into your credit history. Some car financing companies deny loan applications to people who have a bad credit history. When you apply for a car financing loan, the lender will look at your credit score. If your score is above 600, there is a strong possibility that your application will be approved. But if your score is below 600, it may be wise to postpone your car purchase and improve your credit rating first.

Now that you have a better idea of the type of car you are looking for, is time to conduct some serious and in-depth research on possible deals. Online research, magazines, colleagues and friends can help you tremendously during this process as you need as much information on the make and model that can fit your budget and needs. Consumer review boards and numerous websites have a wealth of information on what other owners like or dislike about their vehicles. Do not get misled by colorful advertisements and "once-in-a-lifetime" deals offered by numerous car dealers in your area. Finding the best possible deal needs some time, knowledge of the market and of course, good instinct.

If the car looks in perfect or near perfect condition then ask the seller if you can take it out for a test drive. This way you will be able to note down any trouble areas if you come across any. Make sure that you check the clutch in manual cars and the accelerator in automatic cars. Also listen carefully for any unusual or strange noises.

Check all of the buttons, air conditioner and radio to see if they are working fine. Test the car by driving in different situations, for example apply the brakes suddenly, change gears frequently, speed up a little, throughout all of this just watch how the car performs and reacts. When you're inside the car check the seat-covers, rear-view mirrors and the glove compartment, although these are minor things it's worthwhile checking their condition.

Even if there aren't any problems with the car and you are buying it privately rather than from a car dealer you can often get something knocked off the asking price by haggling or even saying that its a little more than you are willing to pay so will have to give it some thought.