Don’t get ripped off when purchasing a car this Christmas season
For many car dealerships across the country, the week between Christmas and New Years Day is quite literally pay dirt as it is recognized as the best week of the year. Literally, some sales associates can sell 10 – 15 or more cars in this week alone. Because of this fact alone you will be pummeled with advertising by radio, cable, tv, newspaper, etc… Every dealer wants buyers to know why their dealership is best for you and why they have the best deal. Many people get caught up in the “savings” and end up spending much more than they thought. In many cases, it doesn’t even end up being a good deal. What are some steps one can take to make sure they get a truly good deal?
Well, first off, don’t ever accept any paint protection system. All dealers sell this under different fancy names. They may say it is a hot leather treatment, paint sealant, etc… Whatever they may call it, the price you will be quoted is between $300 on up to $1000 for this treatment. What you don’t know is that the treatment as per Consumer Reports and numerous automotive industry authorities including the FTC and NHTSA consists of little more than a wax or polish and a spray can of Scotch Guard for spraying around the interior. Both a wax or polish and a can of Scotch Guard cost under $15. The only added difference is that the car dealers paint protection program includes a warranty.
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Be sure to read the warranty section as I have personally overheard sales associates profess claims like protection against asteroids, terrorism, etc… - this is not true. Actually, this warranty is the same as the overpriced warranties sold by furniture stores called fabric protection. The warranty is usually by a company that is not related to the dealer and may require you ship your vehicle (just like for a sofa) to the other side of the country at your expense just to see if they will cover the damage (and in most cases they won’t). Many of these warranties are actually 100% worthless as the long legal disclaimer practically excludes any and everything. So, do not accept any paint protection program during the Christmas season unless they want to offer it to you for under $20 (or as a free Christmas gift – and read the fine print to make sure it really is free).
Another good tip, avoid any products offered by the finance manager this Christmas season. Do you think they are really trying to help you and be your friend? Don’t be stupid. These products have huge markups of 100% and on up to 1000% in the case of paint protection programs. This is how they can easily afford to throw in that free $150 snow blower or dinner at a fancy restaurant as their Christmas ploy to get you to buy. The car dealer is set up to make serious money. Why do you think all sorts of famous people own car dealerships from Stock car racers to football and basketball players? Because it makes them tons more money so they can better support their expensive habits. Remember, prostitutes, drugs, free cars and insurance for all their relatives, unbelievable trips and Christmas presents, sleazy affairs, and massive mansions and fancy cars cost big money and they need your money to help them finance these things. Don’t let them take your hard earned money to do this during this Christmas season or any other season. Do not buy a warranty through the dealer, nor credit and life insurance, or anything else. Anything that is offered in the back office (finance managers office) can be purchased online direct from the source at huge savings. Just search on Google for auto warranty, credit and life insurance, paint protection, even window etch. Many of these online companies are even offering special Christmas and holiday savings.
Window etch is another one of the latest rip offs offered by car dealerships. You can buy the same kit with warranty and all for under $30 on the internet. The average dealer price is $399. You do the math. The list of overpriced products just goes on and on from rust proofing, gold plating, window tinting, etc… All of these items and more are greatly overpriced and you will be the one paying for it month after month while the car dealer just gest richer and richer. Your best bet this Christmas season is to avoid anything offered by the car dealer other than the car and if you want any of those products buy them online through Google. And don’t let anyone tell you that you have to purchase the item before you drive your car off the lot that day or that it is a Christmas holiday only special. That is just a big lie and is actually criminal in some states under car dealer disclosure laws. Article provided by MDWholesale.com headlight cleaner, headlight restoration and headlight repair.
