KNOW THE DEAL
Car buying guides.
FREE / YOUR COMPLETE BUYING PLANBuy with a plan. Compare the whole deal.32 interactive steps, a three-vehicle Excel comparison, and friendly messages to request a real out-the-door price. Start the free checklist ↗The vehicle price is only one part of a car deal. Use these guides to organize what the dealer is offering, compare the numbers and identify the questions to ask before signing.
Review a dealer quote
An itemized checklist to compare the same vehicle and the full written price.
Read the guide ↗Negotiate the car price
Separate dealer discounts, manufacturer programs and the conditions attached to each offer.
Read the guide ↗Compare financing and trade-ins
Keep the rate, term, trade-in allowance and existing loan payoff visible.
Read the guide ↗Start with the stage you are at
- Choosing a vehicle: compare equipment, availability and location before comparing prices. Explore the buyer’s tools.
- Holding a quote: use the dealer quote checklist to get every part of the offer on the same page.
- Considering a payment: use the payment calculator and compare the term and amount financed as well as the payment.
Grounded in the whole transaction
These guides are written for SHFTR by Sahij Sangha, drawing on dealership sales and finance experience and the consumer resources linked in each article. Examples are illustrative, not quotes or promises of approval.