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Buy a car on the internet

2009-11-08T21:06:30Z

Michaelj: /* Referral */

The Internet has taken much of the guess work out of the car buying process. Shoppers are able to obtain a vast amount of research information on the Web that was previously hard to obtain. And once you decide on a vehicle, there are websites that can actually help you purchase it.

==Purchasing==
In addition to being a source for research, the Internet can also facilitate the purchase of a car. There are two general ways one can [http://www.autos.com/car-buying/how-to-buy-cars-online buy a new car online], '''directly''' through a website or by being '''referred''' to a dealer. For used cars there are more choices, dominated by online classifieds, or buying from an online seller using sites like [http://www.ebaymotors.com eBayMotors.com], [http://www.motoseller.com MotoSeller.com], [http://www.everycarlisted.com EveryCarListed.com], [http://alltherides.com AllTheRides.com] or [http://www.autotrader.com AutoTrader.com]. . . To see actual prices that other car buyers have negotiated for their new vehicles, you can check [http://www.dealerdrop.com dealerdrop.com].

=== Referral ===
Through a referral, a customer is connected with a dealer that has the desired car in stock. This makes the shopping process a great deal easier and avoids the hassle of having to go from dealership to dealership. While you can't avoid a car salesman entirely through this process, a lot of the negotiation and finance details can be worked out online.

There are different types of websites you can use to initiate the process, including those run by the manufacturer([http://www.fordcredit.com/ Ford Credit], [http://www.volvocarfinance.com Volvo Car Finance], [http://www.landrovercredit.com Land Rover Capital Group], [http://www.mazdacredit.com/home.html Mazda American Credit]), the dealer or a third-party, such as [http://www.edmunds.com Edmunds], [http://www.kbb.com Kelly Blue Book], [http://www.AutoUSA.com AutoUSA], [http://www.newcar.com NewCar.com], [http://www.automotive.com Automotive], [http://www.carsdirect.com CarsDirect], or [http://www.zag.com ZAG.com].

According to the founder of [http://www.dealerinternetups.com Dealer Internet Ups], one of the best referral sites is [http://www.zag.com ZAG.com]. Using this service [http://www.dealerinternetups.com Internet Sales Managers] compete for your business by offering the lowest possible price upfront with absolutely no negotiation whatsoever. Zag is a transaction solution, not a shopping site. [http://www.dealerinternetups.com Dealer Internet Ups] recommends you visit Zag only after you've decided on the Year, Make and Model of the vehicle you know you want to purchase. Zag gives dealers what they want; a high volume of pre-sold buyers while offering buyers what they want; guaranteed below market prices and the best automotive purchase experience available in the industry. Using Zag you'll have the best price guarantee sent directly from Zag before you even hear from the dealer and should the dealer not honor that price they are no longer able to participate in the Zag program.

While there can be some variance, generally, there are a few steps involved in the referral process:
*'''Fill out Form''' - You'll be asked to fill a out form with key details, such as contact information, type of vehicle you're interested in, how you plan on paying, etc.

*'''Contact from Dealer''' - Your information will be forwarded to dealers in your area. If a dealer is able to fulfill your order, you'll get an e-mail stating that your request was received, if the desired car is in stock, as well as the asking price.

*'''Finalize the Details''' - After your initial contact, the rest of the transaction kind of depends on you and the dealer. If you're comfortable with the car and the asking price, you can likely work out a lot of details before you even step inside the door of the dealership. On the other hand, if you're not sure about the car or the dealership, you can arrange a time to go take a test drive and meet with the salesperson. Financing can also vary. Most dealers will give you the option of working with one of their banks or the automaker's finance division. [http://www.dealerinternetups.com Dealer Internet Ups] suggests using [http://driveyourdream.zag.com/blank-check.html Capital One], an affiliate of Zag as a benchmark for competitive interest rates.

=== Direct ===
With this method, you can buy a new car directly from a website that is not affiliated with an automaker or dealership. The price is set beforehand - no negotiation is required. The largest website that offers this service is [http://www.carsdirect.com CarsDirect]. You still have to pick up your vehicle at a dealership, but all of the details are worked out before delivery. Through the direct method, you have different finance options that include using the website's banking partners and the manufacturer's finance arm.

=== Online Purchase ===
If you are looking for that special car, it might not be in your local area. You can still place a bid or make an offer using eBay. You can usually arrange shipping and financing even for a remote purchase, and eBay offers purchase protection if something goes wrong. Be sure to do your homework however. Ask questions, and look up the Vehicle History Report to avoid surprises.

=== Female Friendly Certified Dealer Search ===

For women shoppers you can search on the internet for 'female friendly' dealerships in the US by going to http://www.askpatty.com and locating the dealer search tool to locate a dealership by brand and zip code. These dealerships also display a door or window seal denoting 'female certified' by AskPatty and complete a twelve month training program to become certified.

Buy a car on the internet

2009-11-08T20:55:58Z

Michaelj: /* Referral */

The Internet has taken much of the guess work out of the car buying process. Shoppers are able to obtain a vast amount of research information on the Web that was previously hard to obtain. And once you decide on a vehicle, there are websites that can actually help you purchase it.

==Purchasing==
In addition to being a source for research, the Internet can also facilitate the purchase of a car. There are two general ways one can [http://www.autos.com/car-buying/how-to-buy-cars-online buy a new car online], '''directly''' through a website or by being '''referred''' to a dealer. For used cars there are more choices, dominated by online classifieds, or buying from an online seller using sites like [http://www.ebaymotors.com eBayMotors.com], [http://www.motoseller.com MotoSeller.com], [http://www.everycarlisted.com EveryCarListed.com], [http://alltherides.com AllTheRides.com] or [http://www.autotrader.com AutoTrader.com]. . . To see actual prices that other car buyers have negotiated for their new vehicles, you can check [http://www.dealerdrop.com dealerdrop.com].

=== Referral ===
Through a referral, a customer is connected with a dealer that has the desired car in stock. This makes the shopping process a great deal easier and avoids the hassle of having to go from dealership to dealership. While you can't avoid a car salesman entirely through this process, a lot of the negotiation and finance details can be worked out online.

There are different types of websites you can use to initiate the process, including those run by the manufacturer([http://www.fordcredit.com/ Ford Credit], [http://www.volvocarfinance.com Volvo Car Finance], [http://www.landrovercredit.com Land Rover Capital Group], [http://www.mazdacredit.com/home.html Mazda American Credit]), the dealer or a third-party, such as [http://www.edmunds.com Edmunds], [http://www.kbb.com Kelly Blue Book], [http://www.AutoUSA.com AutoUSA], [http://www.newcar.com NewCar.com], [http://www.automotive.com Automotive] or [http://www.carsdirect.com CarsDirect].

According to the founder of [http://www.dealerinternetups.com Dealer Internet Ups], one of the best referral sites is [http://www.zag.com ZAG.com]. Using this service [http://www.dealerinternetups.com Internet Sales Managers] compete for your business by offering the lowest possible price upfront with absolutely no negotiation whatsoever. Zag is a transaction solution, not a shopping site. [http://www.dealerinternetups.com Dealer Internet Ups] recommends you visit Zag only after you've decided on the Year, Make and Model of the vehicle you know you want to purchase. Zag gives dealers what they want; a high volume of pre-sold buyers while offering buyers what they want; guaranteed below market prices and the best automotive purchase experience available in the industry. Using Zag you'll have the best price guarantee sent directly from Zag before you even hear from the dealer and should the dealer not honor that price they are no longer able to participate in the Zag program.

While there can be some variance, generally, there are a few steps involved in the referral process:
*'''Fill out Form''' - You'll be asked to fill a out form with key details, such as contact information, type of vehicle you're interested in, how you plan on paying, etc.

*'''Contact from Dealer''' - Your information will be forwarded to dealers in your area. If a dealer is able to fulfill your order, you'll get an e-mail stating that your request was received, if the desired car is in stock, as well as the asking price.

*'''Finalize the Details''' - After your initial contact, the rest of the transaction kind of depends on you and the dealer. If you're comfortable with the car and the asking price, you can likely work out a lot of details before you even step inside the door of the dealership. On the other hand, if you're not sure about the car or the dealership, you can arrange a time to go take a test drive and meet with the salesperson. Financing can also vary. Most dealers will give you the option of working with one of their banks or the automaker's finance division.

=== Direct ===
With this method, you can buy a new car directly from a website that is not affiliated with an automaker or dealership. The price is set beforehand - no negotiation is required. The largest website that offers this service is [http://www.carsdirect.com CarsDirect]. You still have to pick up your vehicle at a dealership, but all of the details are worked out before delivery. Through the direct method, you have different finance options that include using the website's banking partners and the manufacturer's finance arm.

=== Online Purchase ===
If you are looking for that special car, it might not be in your local area. You can still place a bid or make an offer using eBay. You can usually arrange shipping and financing even for a remote purchase, and eBay offers purchase protection if something goes wrong. Be sure to do your homework however. Ask questions, and look up the Vehicle History Report to avoid surprises.

=== Female Friendly Certified Dealer Search ===

For women shoppers you can search on the internet for 'female friendly' dealerships in the US by going to http://www.askpatty.com and locating the dealer search tool to locate a dealership by brand and zip code. These dealerships also display a door or window seal denoting 'female certified' by AskPatty and complete a twelve month training program to become certified.

Buy a car on the internet

2009-11-08T20:54:04Z

Michaelj: /* Referral */

The Internet has taken much of the guess work out of the car buying process. Shoppers are able to obtain a vast amount of research information on the Web that was previously hard to obtain. And once you decide on a vehicle, there are websites that can actually help you purchase it.

==Purchasing==
In addition to being a source for research, the Internet can also facilitate the purchase of a car. There are two general ways one can [http://www.autos.com/car-buying/how-to-buy-cars-online buy a new car online], '''directly''' through a website or by being '''referred''' to a dealer. For used cars there are more choices, dominated by online classifieds, or buying from an online seller using sites like [http://www.ebaymotors.com eBayMotors.com], [http://www.motoseller.com MotoSeller.com], [http://www.everycarlisted.com EveryCarListed.com], [http://alltherides.com AllTheRides.com] or [http://www.autotrader.com AutoTrader.com]. . . To see actual prices that other car buyers have negotiated for their new vehicles, you can check [http://www.dealerdrop.com dealerdrop.com].

=== Referral ===
Through a referral, a customer is connected with a dealer that has the desired car in stock. This makes the shopping process a great deal easier and avoids the hassle of having to go from dealership to dealership. While you can't avoid a car salesman entirely through this process, a lot of the negotiation and finance details can be worked out online.

There are different types of websites you can use to initiate the process, including those run by the manufacturer([http://www.fordcredit.com/ Ford Credit], [http://www.volvocarfinance.com Volvo Car Finance], [http://www.landrovercredit.com Land Rover Capital Group], [http://www.mazdacredit.com/home.html Mazda American Credit]), the dealer or a third-party, such as [http://www.edmunds.com Edmunds], [http://www.kbb.com Kelly Blue Book], [http://www.AutoUSA.com AutoUSA], [http://www.newcar.com NewCar.com], [http://www.automotive.com Automotive] or [http://www.carsdirect.com CarsDirect].

According to the founder of [http://www.dealerinternetups.com Dealer Internet Ups], one of the best referral sites is [http://www.zag.com ZAG.com]. Using this service [http://www.dealerinternetups.com Internet Sales Managers] compete for your business by offering the lowest possible price upfront with absolutely no negotiation whatsoever. Zag is a transaction solution, not a shopping site. [http://www.dealerinternetups.com Dealer Internet Ups] recommends you visit Zag only after you've decided on the Year, Make and Model of the vehicle you know you want to purchase. Zag gives dealers what they want; a high volume of pre-sold buyers while offering buyers what they want; guaranteed below market prices and the best automotive purchase experience available in the industry. Using Zag you'll have the best price guarantee before you even hear from the dealer.

While there can be some variance, generally, there are a few steps involved in the referral process:
*'''Fill out Form''' - You'll be asked to fill a out form with key details, such as contact information, type of vehicle you're interested in, how you plan on paying, etc.

*'''Contact from Dealer''' - Your information will be forwarded to dealers in your area. If a dealer is able to fulfill your order, you'll get an e-mail stating that your request was received, if the desired car is in stock, as well as the asking price.

*'''Finalize the Details''' - After your initial contact, the rest of the transaction kind of depends on you and the dealer. If you're comfortable with the car and the asking price, you can likely work out a lot of details before you even step inside the door of the dealership. On the other hand, if you're not sure about the car or the dealership, you can arrange a time to go take a test drive and meet with the salesperson. Financing can also vary. Most dealers will give you the option of working with one of their banks or the automaker's finance division.

=== Direct ===
With this method, you can buy a new car directly from a website that is not affiliated with an automaker or dealership. The price is set beforehand - no negotiation is required. The largest website that offers this service is [http://www.carsdirect.com CarsDirect]. You still have to pick up your vehicle at a dealership, but all of the details are worked out before delivery. Through the direct method, you have different finance options that include using the website's banking partners and the manufacturer's finance arm.

=== Online Purchase ===
If you are looking for that special car, it might not be in your local area. You can still place a bid or make an offer using eBay. You can usually arrange shipping and financing even for a remote purchase, and eBay offers purchase protection if something goes wrong. Be sure to do your homework however. Ask questions, and look up the Vehicle History Report to avoid surprises.

=== Female Friendly Certified Dealer Search ===

For women shoppers you can search on the internet for 'female friendly' dealerships in the US by going to http://www.askpatty.com and locating the dealer search tool to locate a dealership by brand and zip code. These dealerships also display a door or window seal denoting 'female certified' by AskPatty and complete a twelve month training program to become certified.

Talk:Buy a car on the internet

2009-11-08T19:50:19Z

Michaelj: /* Internet Auto Purchase */

== Internet Auto Purchase ==

According to a [http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.aspx?ID=2008124 2008 study by JD Powers], more than 85% of car buyers now start their search for new vehicles on the Internet. Every vehicle manufacturer has a website where most shoppers learn about the car in general and the manufacturers provide links to local dealers where most shoppers go looking for availability of the vehicle they're looking for.

If you click here on [http://automobiles.honda.com Honda.com] you'll see a link at the top that gives you the ability to [http://automobiles.honda.com/tools/request-a-quote/ Request a Quote]based on dealers nearest your zip code. Any dealer that does not meet the manufacturer's customer satisfaction ratings and dealership website specifications will generally not be listed. However, some manufacturers - mostly domestic - have few if any requirements to be listed on their site so don't assume that a dealership listed on the manufacturer's site provides great service.

Any respectable dealership today has an [http://www.kainautomotive.com/pdf/Tips_for_hiring_the_right_Internet_Manager.pdf Internet Sales Manager]and be advised that those that do not are likely associated with one of the manufacturers (above) that require no standards. While no indication of the level of service provided, you can find a listing of dealers with Internet Sales Managers at [http://www.internetsalesmanager.com InternetSalesManager.com], but a better source is generally the Auto Manufacturer's site itself. [http://automobiles.honda.com Honda]requires the dealer to respond to all internet inquiries - and do so with a price - within 60 minutes of receipt. [http://automobiles.honda.com Honda.com] also mystery shops dealers to confirm compliance. Those that fall short of this and a myriad of other requirements risk removal of their dealership from the [http://automobiles.honda.com Honda]site.

[http://www.dealerinternetups.com Dealer Internet Ups]is one of many resources Internet Sales Managers have available to them to keep up to speed as is [http://www.ismintraining.com ISM in Training]and [http://www.dealerrefresh.com Dealer Refresh]. Internet Sales Managers that utilize these resources are looking to better themselves and might be considered to be above the crowd in their approach to selling vehicles over the Internet.

Talk:Buy a car on the internet

2009-11-08T19:49:25Z

Michaelj: Internet Auto Purchase

== Internet Auto Purchase ==

According to a [http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.aspx?ID=2008124 2008 study by JD Powers], more than 85% of car buyers now start their search for new vehicles on the Internet. Every vehicle manufacturer has a website where most shoppers learn about the car in general and the manufacturers provide links to local dealers where most shoppers go looking for availability of the vehicle they're looking for.

If you click here on [http://automobiles.honda.com Honda.com] you'll see a link at the top that gives you the ability to [http://automobiles.honda.com/tools/request-a-quote/ Request a Quote]based on dealers nearest your zip code. Any dealer that does not meet the manufacturer's customer satisfaction ratings and dealership website specifications will generally not be listed. However, some manufacturers - mostly domestic - have few if any requirements to be listed on their site so don't assume that a dealership listed on the manufacturer's site provides great service.

Any respectable dealership today has an [http://www.kainautomotive.com/pdf/Tips_for_hiring_the_right_Internet_Manager.pdf Internet Sales Manager]and be advised that those that do not are likely associated with one of the manufacturers (above) that require no standards. While no indication of the level of service provided, you can find a listing of dealers with Internet Sales Managers at [http://www.internetsalesmanager.com InternetSalesManager.com], but a better source is generally the Auto Manufacturer's site itself. [http://automobiles.honda.com Honda]requires the dealer to respond to all internet inquiries - and do so with a price - within 60 minutes of receipt. [http://automobiles.honda.com Honda.com] also mystery shops dealers to confirm compliance. Those that fall short of this and a myriad of other requirements risk removal of their dealership from the [http://automobiles.honda.com Honda]site.

[http://www.dealerinternetups.com Dealer Internet Ups]is one of many resources Internet Sales Managers have available to keep up to speed as is [http://www.ismintraining.com ISM in Training]and [http://www.dealerrefresh.com Dealer Refresh]. Internet Sales Managers that utilize these resources are looking to better themselves and might be considered to be above the crowd in their approach to selling vehicles over the Internet.