Essential Tips for Buying a New Car

Join our #CreditChat on Periscope, YouTube Live, Twitter, and Snapchat on Wednesday, July 12 at 3 p.m ET. In this chat, we discussed how you can plan for financial independence.

The panel included: Tracie Miller Nobles– CPA, Associate Professor at Austin Community College and member of the AICPA’s National CPA Financial Literacy Commission; Matt DeLorenzo– Managing Editor for Kelley Blue Book; Shannon McNay: Writer for Student Loan Hero; Rod Griffin: Director of Public Education at Experian; and Christina Roman: Social Media Specialist at Experian.

Let’s chat about #important things to know when buying a new car. https://t.co/gIJRfuvHbv

— Experian (@Experian_US) July 12, 2017

Questions We Discussed:

• Q1: What are some important things to consider when shopping for a new car?
• Q2: What items should you factor into a new car budget?
• Q3: What is the difference between leasing a new car or buying a new car? Is one option better than the other?
• Q4: What should you research before setting foot in a dealership?
• Q5: Are there certain times of the year that are cheaper to purchase a new car?
• Q6: What should you look for when test driving a car?
• Q7: What tips do you have for negotiating the best deal on a new car?
• Q8: What about the warranties and add-ons? Is there a general rule of thumb when navigating these options?
• Q9: What are some common mistakes people make when shopping for a new car?
• Q10: Any final tips for someone looking into purchasing a new car?

View the Complete Tweetchat via Storify:

Resources:

Should You Buy a Car With a Credit Card? via Wisebread

The Joy of Buying a New Car: 9 Buying Tips via Wisebread

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