Why Women and Minorities Need to be Careful When Buying a Car
In some cases, women and african-american shoppers were quoted prices up to 40% higher than their white male counterparts.
Dealers assume that women and minorities aren't as well-informed about the car buying process and that they are less likely to comparison shop other dealers.
Obviously, there's a lot of stereotyping going on at dealerships and the only way to counteract this is to be an informed consumer.
Make sure to read through our tips and articles and get a good idea of how to arm yourself against these types of dealer tactics
My Recommendation for Car Shoppers
TrueCar No-Haggle, CarsDirect, and Ryde Shopper are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan
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Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate
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