11 EXPERT TIPS FOR WOMEN WHEN GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BUY A CAR Page 2

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9.   Get a Vehicle History Report. When buying a Certified Pre Owned or Used Car, make sure to receive a vehicle history report from a reputable source. You will need the Vehicle Identification Number (usually found on the windshield). This comprehensive report can uncover any hidden problems that the dealership did not make you aware of. It also includes mileage history, who has owned the car, how many people have owned the car and where its been. Use a top company like www.carfax.com. Finding out the cars history is worth the $40 investment!

10.  Don't do business with a salesperson that is pushy, disrespectful or intimidating. You do have a choice and you do have the power. If the negotiation process is not working for you or, if you dont like the way the salesperson is talking to you, let them know what is not working. Be upfront and ask them to shift their tactics or tone with you. If there is no change in behavior, then, ask the General Sales Manager to assign you a new one.

11.  Express Yourself. Register (its free) and write a review about your visit at the dealership on sites like www.women-drivers.com. Share your experience with others and help future car buyers locate women-friendly dealers in your city.

Written by Anne Fleming, Car Buying Advocate and President of Women-Drivers.com LLC. www.women-drivers.com  connects women and families to Certified Women-Drivers Friendly car dealers. The site allows consumers to rate their Purchase, Browse and Service experience at dealerships nationwide. The company markets Women Satisfaction Index (WSI) reports to the industry showing what women really experience when visiting dealers. These analytics provides insights for dealerships to convert more browsers to buyers as well as pathways to educate and improve the customer experience.