Many people find car shopping the most dreaded activity they must do. While driving a new car is usually a joy, making the right decisions through the car buying process takes research and dedication. If you follow the advice given here, you will get more pleasure out of the car shopping process.

Shop around online before visiting a dealership. Don’t visit a dealership until you have a good idea of what you want in a vehicle, such as size, brand, and pricing. You can find information online that might not be offered by a dealership, such as reviews from current car owners, safety ratings and comparisons of similar models from different manufacturers.

Don’t pay the sticker price on a car. The list price is certainly not set in stone. If you can’t negotiate, bring in a skilled friend. You should be sure that you know what a fair price for …