7 Questions You Should Never Answer When Buying a Car

Andrew Lisa  Thu, July 18, 2024  GOBankingRates

Unless you live for the wheel and deal, car dealerships can be an intimidating place for potential buyers. Not only are you entering an unfamiliar territory inhabited by experts, but there’s a lot of pressure to make the right choice.

Expensive to buy and maintain, worth less and less with each mile driven, car ownership can be both a burden and a necessity. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average new car price was a record high $48,644 in June 2024 — just $266 more than the month before and $307 lower than in June 2023.

It’s might not always be possible to enjoy the car buying experience, but you can certainly reduce anxiety by knowing what you want and keeping certain information close to your chest. Read on for seven questions you should never answer when buying a car.

“How Much Do You Know About Cars?”

When it comes to a major purchase, never put yourself at a disadvantage. If you’re planning on spending thousands on a new vehicle, you have to do your research.

That said, even if you know less than nothing about cars, don’t let a salesperson know. Dealers are trying to sell cars as eagerly as you want to buy one.

Get a good idea of what you want, check reputable website rankings and don’t buy any car you’re unsure of — it’ll remind you every day of the mistake you’ve made.

A salesperson wants to make the biggest commission possible. To do that they want to take the reins and guide you through the process on their terms, not yours.

 “Why Do You Need a New Car?”

There’s no reason to be insolent, but the reason you’re buying a new car is irrelevant to a salesperson/stranger. Divulging personal, professional or financial information — or even a motive — while buying a new-to-you vehicle is unnecessary during the negotiating of a sale.

When you drive your clunker into a dealership hoping that you’ll be landing the car of your dreams, you’re the one in charge, regardless of how poor that clunker looks and rides. Even if you’re desperate, knowing exactly what you want will have the salesperson following your lead.

“How Much Are You Willing To Pay Monthly?”

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