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Feb 17

How to Configure a New Car: What Matters and What Doesn’t

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How to Configure a New Car: What Matters and What Doesn't

Configuring a new car so that it has the trim and all the features you want can be a tricky process. What some drivers may consider essential others find unnecessary, like the features listed here. Taste and preference play a large role in this as does understanding of what you actually need. So, if you don’t know how to “put together” a vehicle for yourself, this guide will help you do just that: Read More

Feb 13

4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Scared to Negotiate a Car Price

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4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Scared to Negotiate a Car Price

Consumers often cite fear as one of the biggest reasons why they can’t get a good deal on a new car. They know they should negotiate, but for some reason, they never do. If that sounds like you, don’t be ashamed. Aside from not knowing how to negotiate, many car buyers are simply too scared to even attempt it – which means that you’re far from being alone.

So, let’s take a more detailed at some of the fears that may be holding you back from saving money your next car: Read More

Feb 11

7 Reasons to Trade In Your Used Car Instead of Selling It

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7 Reasons to Trade In Your Used Car Instead of Selling It

Trade in a car and move on. It’s a hassle-free process that every dealership offers. After all, selling your old vehicle can be a troubling experience, especially if you don’t what you are doing. It’ll take up your time and may even end up getting you less than you deserve. Read More

Feb 06

How to Research Car Dealerships and Get Good Deals

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How to Research Car Dealerships and Get Good Deals

Contrary to the popular belief, car dealers – especially those in our network – do their utmost best to satisfy customers. However, just like people, businesses are capable of mistakes, and as a result, they are also capable of failing to satisfy their customers. The last part is especially true for dealerships since their undeservedly poor reputation forces them to work twice as hard to keep their visitors happy.

So, if you distrust dealerships or you are just scared of them, a little bit of research can put you at ease. Here’s how to learn everything you need to know about a dealership: Read More

Feb 03

13 Essential Tips to Get the Best Price When Car Shopping

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13 Tips to Get the Best Price When Car Shopping

Car shopping is a big moment. It’s not something people do often, and it’s a shame that people rarely look forward to it. Buying a new car should be a grand experience, filled with excitement and gratification. However, people are often intimidated by the various prices and fees or worried about the negotiation process. If you are one of those people, don’t fret. Here are a few tips to get you happily through the car buying process. Read More

Jan 13

How to Choose the Right Car Colour

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How to Choose the Right Car Colour

Choosing a car colour may seem like a trivial, unimportant aspect of the car buying process, but there’s plenty of evidence to suggest otherwise. In fact, picking the “wrong” colour may result in a variety of issues in the future, including poor resale value and potentially even an accident. Read More

Jan 06

How to Negotiate a New Car Price Like a Pro

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How to Negotiate for a New Car Like a Pro

When it comes to buying a new car, skillful negotiation is the golden ticket to saving money. What all car buyers should know is that it’s possible to cut the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) to a very reasonable amount since most dealers are actually willing to do so – with a bit of persuasion. Read More

Nov 12

10 Cheap New Cars With Best Resale Value

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10 Cheap New Cars With Best Resale Value

New cars are not going to stay new forever. Eventually every car owner will have to make the decision – should they hang on to their vehicle and run it to the ground or should they resell it and get some money back to assist with purchasing a new vehicle? Read More

Oct 09

Anti-Theft Devices: Are They Worth the Money?

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Anti-Theft Devices: Are They Worth the Money?

Anti-theft devices exist in many forms to combat the variety of car thieves out there. From high-tech GPS-based tracking systems to low-tech steering-wheel locking mechanisms, anti-theft devices are car owner’s last line of defence in unfamiliar parkades and dimly-lit streets. Read More

Oct 06

What is Unhaggle Premium? Learn All About It

Posted by Taras Trofimov | Shopping, Tips | No Comments

Some people are just not meant for negotiating. They either don’t care for it or they are simply not good at it. However, when it comes to negotiating a car price, it’s possible to get someone else to do it for you. With the Unhaggle Premium service, you can basically get the dealers to give you the price you want for the cost of 99$ and forget about ever going to a dealership. How is such a thing possible? Unhaggle asks 10 dealerships in your area to compete against each other by providing the lowest offer possible. It’s a reverse auction, really, with the consumer being the primary beneficiary.