Hack the car buying process in 5 easy steps

Buying a car should be as easy as any other appliance, like a TV or refrigerator. But between all the different dealerships, makes, models and financing, it’s easy to spend a whole weekend, or longer, just weighing your options. Like most things in life, there are tips you can follow to make the process faster and easier. They can even mean the difference between paying top dollar and seizing the deal of a lifetime.

Hacking the car-buying process means asking the right questions, learning a bit of insider information and making a few wise choices.

1. Wait for your moment to pounce

If you can, wait for an amount of time before buying your next car. A few days, even hours, will give you some lead time to check online listings and set up alerts for when your dream car goes on the market. You also won’t feel as pressured to buy a car that isn’t the best fit for your needs. Read more...