Before you buy your next new, or "new to you" car, there are a few things you should know and a few tips you should follow.

First, you should figure out what a fair price is for the type of car you want to purchase. There are a few ways to determine a fair price; one of the best is www.edmunds.com. This site lists general price ranges for the type of vehicle you're looking for; model and year. They also have a place for you to read the honest reviews of each make and model by actual owners of that same car. An inventory spread sheet will also be helpful to have and most local dealers will supply you with one or they will have one on their websites. Another great way to get this information is to visit www.fightingchance.com. On this site you will be able to purchase what some are referring to as the "Car buying and car leasing bible" for less than $40 for one car and $15 for each car after that.

After figuring out a fair price for your vehicle you should request free price quotes from a variety of places. Some of these places would be Edmunds.com, InvoiceDealers.com, Autos.com and others. When local dealers call you back with information, be honest and inform them that you are shopping around for the best price, thank them for their time and tell them you'll call them back if they think they can give you the best deal. Dealers are in a very competitive business and you will get the lowest price by letting each of them know that you will not be fooled. Educate yourself completely on this information because it does pay off in the end. Visit www.CarBuyingTips.com for more comprehensive information and insight into purchasing your car.