Ladies...Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram realizes that a very high percentage of online car buyers are women and we want to make your experience with our dealership as pleasant and hassle-free as possible. If you are new to the car-buying process and have any questions, co-owner Robin Smith, sales associates Maggie Carrigan and Christine Campo, and finance manager Amanda Schrider are available to answer any questions you may have about buying a vehicle.
Think about what car model and options you want and how much you're willing to spend.
New Car Buying Tip #2
Check the internet to compare new car pricing and features for specific models and options.
New Car Buying Tip #3
Shop around to get the best possible price by comparing models and prices in ads, on dealer websites and third party sites like Autotrader.com. Make sure you compare any dealer add-ons, programs, etc. to get a true picture of the value of each "deal".
New Car Buying Tip #4
Top Plan to negotiate on price. Dealers may be willing to bargain and will sell the car for close to invoice, especially if you shop close to the end of the month. If you're uncomfortable negotiating in person, many dealers will handle the majority of the car buying process by phone, email or chat.
New Car Buying Tip #5
Ask about special financing offers available, which can save you thousands over the term of a loan, as well as making your monthly payment smaller. Try using a credit estimator like BlackBook's to get an idea of your credit score without a bureau check. Knowing your credit score will help you pick the best financing option available.
New Car Buying Tip #6
Invoice Price is the manufacturer's initial charge to the dealer. Generally, the invoice price should include freight (also known as destination and delivery).
New Car Buying Tip #7
Base price is the cost of the car without options, whether factory or dealer added, but includes standard equipment and factory warranty. This price is printed on the Monroney (window) sticker.
New Car Buying Tip #8
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price or Sticker Price (MSRP) shows the base price, the manufacturer's installed options with the manufacturer's suggested retail price, the manufacturer's transportation charge, and the fuel economy (mileage). Affixed to the car window, this label is required by federal law.
New Car Buying Tip #9
Dealer Sticker Price, usually on a supplemental sticker (addendum), is the MSRP sticker price plus the suggested retail price of dealer-installed options.