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haggling for a car

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sype
sype Posts: 19 Forumite
im looking at buying a car for about £8000. all the advice on the internet says i should ask for some money off. how much is a resonable amount to haggle for?

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  • divadee
    divadee Posts: 10,609 Forumite
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    you will get more replies on the motoring board so moved it over here for you :)
  • jaffa30
    jaffa30 Posts: 19,263 Forumite
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    Hi

    When i bought mine i rang a few garage and got a price for the vehicle.
    Then rang a another one and asked how much when they tell you the price ,say i was quoted whatever by the other garage can you better it. ( they normally will )
    Do this with a few garages see what you get off

    I rang four different ones saved a grand plus i got a top of the range cd/ mp3 player and the first service for nothing.

    They all mark the cars up so dont be afraid to have a ring round its easier than face to face.
    R.I.P Sam, still in my heart
  • user1234_2
    user1234_2 Posts: 298 Forumite
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    Did you say you are buying a new car or a second hand car?
  • Altarf
    Altarf Posts: 2,916 Forumite
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    If it is a new car, have a look at What Car who have a section called target price that they believe you should be able to get the car for.

    http://www.whatcar.co.uk/target_price.asp

    If it is a used car, have a look in the price guides such as Parkers to give you an indication of what you should be paying.
  • sype
    sype Posts: 19 Forumite
    a second hand car is what im after.
  • scheming_gypsy
    scheming_gypsy Posts: 18,410 Forumite
    As well as looking in PArkers look in Autotrader to see what other people are selling at. Parkers gives the reccommended price but other sellers give a more realistic price of what people want to pay.
  • Generally cars in autotrader are overpriced, and people who buy cars in the autotrader are paying too much. Sellers going to the expense of autotrader consider their cars to be worth a premium and the prices reflect this. If you are looking for a reasonable price and don't fancy going to an auction where the best savings can be made then try the classified ads - much more competitive for second-hand cars.
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