Are you interested in buying a car? Do you know how people mess up the purchasing process? The article that follows shares information you need when you are ready to purchase a new car.

You should not buy a used car without having a good third-party mechanic look at it first. You should go somewhere else if the dealer refuses to let that happen. A professional mechanic is going to be able to give you objective feedback about the state of the car, including signs of previous wrecks or exposure to flood waters.

Don’t pay the sticker price on a car. That usually isn’t what the salesmen will expect of you anyway. If you do not feel comfortable with your negotiating techniques, bring a friend with you who is. Know in advance what an actual market value is for the car that you want, so that you know if you …