There are two kinds of car shoppers out there. One, there are brand new car buyers. And two, there are used car buyers. From even reading that, it would be obvious at which one is cheaper or not. But regardless if it's brand new or used, there are a lot of dealerships out there that offer different rates and prices. Finding the best one for you may be crucial in saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars. With the economic situation we are all facing right now, it really is important to save some money for the rainy days and to stay out of debt.

1. Do they offer the best rates for the car of your choice?

When purchasing a car, things like insurance, amortization and leasing always comes into mind. Since most of us aren't well off or have a ton of money stashed away at the bank, we can't really afford to buy a car and pay for it in full. We have a lot of payments to take care of first before we would splurge on something like a car.

When opting for a lease on a vehicle, it is important that you get the lowest interest rates for your payment plans. Having lower interest rates would mean more dollars saved after the number of monthly payments you have agreed on for your car. This is important, because this could make the difference of you paying just about (hypothetically speaking that is) an extra $5,000.00 instead of shelling out a whopping $10,000 more. Think of the good all that money can do for you.

2. What other offers do they have along with your purchase?

Many car dealerships may offer you discounts or deals like having a gasoline coupon worth $200 or something. Others may give you free servicing for the first 3 years. The list goes on and on and on. The real question is that, are you getting the deal that you want? Sure, they may offer you a couple of free full tanks and all, but is that really what you want as an incentive to your purchase?

Don't forget to ask the dealer that you have chosen on what add-ons they are able to offer you. Also, always check the length of the warranty service that your dealership offers. It's always better to be safe than sorry. Nobody really knows whether your car could break down after a day or a decade you have purchased it. It would also be very convenient if they could give you a refund or store credit after a certain number of days if you're not satisfied with your purchase and would possibly want to return it.

3. Can you trust the people you are doing business with?

It's a fact that there are a lot of car salesmen out there who would do anything just to turn a profit. They would hide behind their charm and their smile when in fact most of what's coming out of their mouths are all lies. It's important that you can trust the person who is selling you the car. You don't even have to like him and her. Just make it a point that you know that that person does a good job and earns his pay by selling his product the right way and not cheating anybody out of their deals.