The internet has helped turn smart car buyers into virtual experts, more knowledgeable than customers have ever been before. Today, more than 50% of all first-time car buyers use the internet to research their car purchase. It is convenient, private and there is no pressure to make a decision, buy now, or put down cash.


Warning: include(includes/al_contentad.htm) [function.include]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /var/www/html/icreditsolutions.com/htdocs/cb_do_your_research.php on line 54

Warning: include() [function.include]: Failed opening 'includes/al_contentad.htm' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') in /var/www/html/icreditsolutions.com/htdocs/cb_do_your_research.php on line 54

If the concept is new to you, give it a try. Internet research will allow you to:

• Calculate how much you can afford. There are many web sites with calculators to help you figure out how much a vehicle will really cost you each month and over the lifetime of a car loan.

• Help you determine the car you need versus the car you want. Several sites help browsers complete an honest evaluation to determine which vehicle is the practical choice. Of course you can always ignore the calculation and buy the Ferrari.

• Figure out what insurance payments will be for various vehicles? There is more to consider than just what a car will cost. Insurance premiums will vary depending on the car you chose.

• Research car prices. Do some homework and find out what cars are selling for in your town, state and across the country. Use the information to order from an out-of-state dealership or to help negotiate a good deal with your local dealer.

• Search for the best deal. Visit dealership websites and look for deals and incentives.

• Compare mileage for various vehicles.

• Compare extended warranties. Nowadays, warranties vary extensively. Some extended warranties are included in the vehicle price – something that may be very important if money is tight.

• Complete a title search (don’t risk buying a car you know nothing about). When you complete a title search you receive a complete summary of the vehicle’s history including any accidents it may have been in.

• Anticipate your current car’s trade-in value. Use the web to search the classified ads and estimate how much your trade-in vehicle is worth.

• Evaluate your Credit. Order a copy of your credit report to check your FICO score and review it for inaccuracies.

• Compare financing options.

• Compare safety devices and safety ratings on the various cars you are considering buying. The web is full of extensive data that will help you select the safest vehicle for you and your family.

An informed auto consumer will be able to find the best auto, at the best price with the best financing. It is worth the effort to use the internet in your car research.