Auto Body Shops in Dallas Provide Tips on Buying a New Car

Auto body shops are keeping busy with minor collision repairs, dents, dings and scratches as people are keeping their cars longer now than ever before. Maintaining the auto body and paint is just as important as mechanical maintenance when it comes time to sell or trade in your car.

The resale value of your used car will help you with purchasing a new car. Here are some additional tips for getting the best deal on a new car:

Wait until December: If you are not in a hurry to buy a new car now, then wait until the end of the year when dealerships are trying to get rid of old inventory to make room for new models.

Today, dealers are not offering low interest or cash back incentives. Their inventory is down as a result of the cash for clunkers program. By the end of the year the dealerships will be under pressure to clear out inventory, so they will be likely to offer incentives and discounts.

Take care of your credit: In order to get approved for a car loan with a favorable interest rate you must have a good credit score. Pay down your credit cards and other debts. Be sure to pay bills timely. If your credit score is low you will be required to make a larger down payment and/or pay a larger interest rate.

Compare prices: Consider which models are most popular. SUVs and minivans used to be popular; however, gas prices have influenced people to choose smaller vehicles. Keep in mind that dealers will be less likely to offer competitive pricing on popular vehicles.

Used car values are increasing as the demand for used cars rises. Fewer people can afford new cars today; therefore, they choose to buy a used car. For this reason it is well worth it to keep your car looking good. It used to be inconvenient and expensive to have cosmetic repairs done. People do not have time to leave their cars at the body shop for days at a time.

Jack Barker owns Collision on Wheels, a mobile auto body shop that comes to the consumer’s home or workplace to provide dent repair, scratch removal, auto body and paint repair. Their fee is typically less than the traditional auto body shop and they usually complete the work in one day or less.

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