Should You Lease From the Same Company Again?
Some consumers assume they will get a discount if they renew a lease with the same company, but this simply is not true - in fact, it's opposite of what people think.
If you don't shop for the best lease deal every time, you're going to pay for it with a higher lease rate - simple as that.
Leasing companies have learned to take advantage of the trust that's been built up during a lease. They know that most people would rather take the easy road and renew rather than shop around for the best lease deal.
Because of this, they are more likely to input favorable terms for themselves, not you. They may nudge up the interest rate or lower the residual values a bit, both of which would make the lease more expensive for you.
In almost all cases, profits for a leasing company go up on the second lease.
A simple rule to follow: Always shop around for a lease as if you've never leased before.
3 Steps Every Car Buyer Needs to Take to Save Maximum Money
The key to getting the best deal is to gather price or lease bids from as many local dealers as possible. Then shop that best price around until no one can beat it. Here are the steps:Step 1 Get Prices From My Trusted Network
Select the vehicle you're interested in to see if there are local dealers in my network who will provide you with their best upfront price. You will get direct access to an internet sales manager who you can further negotiate with online (no need to visit dealership).Step 2 Get Prices From TrueCar / CarsDirect
TrueCar, and CarsDirect are my top 2 online price quote recommendations. These services show you pre-negotiated prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually pretty decent. But remember, you can still negotiate further.Step 3 Complete my Checklist
Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan
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- Best Rebates, Incentives, and Lease Deals
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About The Author
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
the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
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