10 steps to buying a car

By Mark Macesich on

Getting ready to shop for a new or used car? Here’s some advice from a leading name in the automotive world – Kelley Blue Book.

Here are the steps KBB recommends at the link above:

Step 1. Know Your Shopping Style

Step 2. Narrow Down Your Shopping List

Step 3. Calculate What You Can Afford

Step 4. Do Your Research Online

Step 5. Know When the Price is Right

Step 6. Leasing vs. Buying

Step 7. Find Financing, Warranties and Insurance

Step 8. Sell or Trade Your Current Vehicle

Step 9. Consider Your Buying Options

Step 10. Get the Most Out of Your Test Drive

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Mark Macesich is an experienced writer and editor whose background includes six years in marketing communications with national auto lender Santander Consumer USA, where he works on several consumer/customer and business-to-business blogs and other customer- and dealer-facing content.
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