If you are in the market for a new car, then it is likely that one or more of the auto dealerships in your area will have the car that you want. However, because it is important that you get the best deal possible before purchasing your car, there are certain things that you should do. This includes doing research before you get to the dealership, and knowing exactly what you want when you get to the dealerships. This article will discuss 3 tips for getting the best deal when you buy a car at an auto dealer. 

Get Pre-Approved For Your Car Loan

Before you ever go to a car dealership to look for a car, it is a good idea to get pre-approved for your car loan. Doing this will make it so that you know ahead of time what interest rate you will be paying on your loan, so you know whether or not you can afford it. You can of course still choose to go with dealership financing if this is the better option for you, but you will greatly benefit by knowing ahead of time which financing option will offer you the best deal and the lowest interest rate. 

Shop Around At Different Dealerships

If you know the kind of car that you would like, but want to pay the best possible price for it, it is smart to shop around at different dealerships. To do this, you will first want to find the dealerships that sell the makes of cars that you want, such as a Toyota dealer if that's the kind of car you're looking for. Then spend a day or two talking with the dealers at these dealerships and seeing what kind of deals they have to offer you. If you find a deal that works great for you, and you have already checked the other dealerships, then you should definitely go for it. 

Test Out The Cars And Ask About The Specs

In order to make sure that the car you think that you want is the car that you actually want, spend some time in it. Take it out for a good test drive, and see how it handles. Ask the dealer about all of the different specs of the car, as well as all of the potential upgrade options. Gathering all of this information will help you to figure out if this car is right for you, and will let you know whether or not you are getting a great deal on the car that you want or not.