We here at Car Buying Edge know that the decision to buy a new car can be a great thing. Cars are an important part of our lives and we use them for fun, for work and for, of course, transportation. Picking a new car can be an expensive proposition and helping you get the car you want is why we're here...getting the maximum amount of car for the right price.

So let's begin with Step One, the money part.

Sometimes the money you have now isn't as important as the way you've spent your money in the past.

The First Step is to look at Your Credit Report.

It will show your credit rating and is the most important step in buying a new car.

If you've had a default on a loan or declared bankruptcy, you might need the help of a The Credit Bureaus to fix it.

A credit report is a bit complicated, so a guide to Reading Your Report will help you understand what's on it and what it means.

Interpreting Your Credit Score gives you solid info as to learning why it's important.

Dealer Interpretation is what your credit report says to the dealer in terms of what kind of deal he'll offer.

Using your credit report as A Negotiating Tool rewards you for good credit and gives you a valuable weapon when you are making the best deal you can get.

Dealer Credit Terms helps you understand and learn the jargon associated with credit so you'll know what they're saying before you even go to the dealer.

If You Have Bad Credit there are ways to fix it and help boost your credit score.

There's also 5-Step Credit Repair, a simplified plan you should try if you have bad credit or a low credit score.

There are ways to Improve Your Credit should you want to increase your score so getting your new car will be easier.

If your credit score isn't what you think it should be, you might want to see if you Need Credit Counseling? to help you get that fine new car you want.

The Second Step - Financing

Why setting up your financing BEFORE you set foot in the dealership is the very best way to cut your financing costs. Set up your financing from home, cut the dealer off at the pass in the financing arena and save thousands in the process.

Learn why financing is the Second Step and why you should How to Negotiate Car Financing before you visit a dealer.

We'll help point you in the right direction to start Looking for Financing with places to go and ways to Get Your Own Financing

Should you use Dealer Financing? We'll explore the ins and outs and go over valuable points.

Another way to finance is to Auto Loans Online. We'll show you why and how.

Finding The Right Loan Term will help you balance the payments you'll be making on your new car.

Knowing how much to put down on Your Down Payment can save you time and money in the long run and it'll keep some of your money in your pocket where it belongs.

If you belong to a credit union, Credit Union Loans might be a way to secure your financing and Improve Your Chances of getting the right car loan before you start making your deal for a new car.

Financing has its own language and these Terms You Should Know will take all the guesswork out of it.

There are Online Loan Calculators that can help you figure out how much you can spend and how big of a car you can afford for the amount of money you want to spend.

And since interest rates change all the time, there are better deals to be found and we'll show you how to Refinance Your Loan if you need to.

The Third Step - Finding Your Car

Now that you've checked your credit and are ready to finance your car, we'll move to the next step, one we think can be the most fun, Test Driving New Cars, and walking away without buying one.

Know what to expect when you're Visiting the Dealer, so you can get behind the wheel with confidence and save time and money.

Do you Parlez Vous Dealerese?? A quick primer on what the dealer is saying about you in plain English.

Learn the most common Dealer Tricks to help you avoid some of the common traps that might be lurking around the corner when you're at the dealer.

You might be able to save time and money by Using Auto Brokers and help take some of the guesswork out of getting your new car.

There is a quick guide to Car Buying in 7 Easy Steps that will help you go over all the ins and outs and take a lot of the mystery out of the whole process.

If you know How Dealers Make $$ on the deal, you'll know where to begin your negotiations and save a lot of your money in the process.

Learning how, when you're car shopping, to find and read a New Car Dealer Invoice gives you information you won't get from the dealer.

Why you should be thinking about Buying a New Car Online is important, because you can do it from your own home or work at any time.

Learning about New Car Factory Incentives and what they are and which Incentives and Rebates are available can get you your new car faster and cheaper.

Since you're on the Internet, why not use all the Online Information you can find to help you learn what's out there.

Buying a Demo might be a good way of getting that new car and we'll show you the pros and cons of buying a dealer demo car.

Hybrids are the latest technologies out there. Find out which ones are Hybrids: Here Today, Hybrids: Which to buy? and Hybrids: Why Buy? one.

We'll also show you How to Buy Used Cars, where to Find Used Cars Near You and The Dirt on Used Cars.

You'll know What to Take With You, any Dealer Tricks you might experience and how to go about Checking for Accidents.

The Fourth Step is Trade In

Should you sell your used car privately? Should you just accept the dealer's idea of trade-in value? Are you plagued by too many questions and not enough answers? Learn the insider secrets to maximizing your trade in while minimizing your hassle.

What is your Used Car Worth, should you Trade or Sell? it, some Dealer Trade In Lies you might encounter.

Finally, Finalizing the Deal is the Fifth and last step.

You leave the dealership thinking that you know your bottom line, but if you return without a full armor of knowledge, you could be in for a surprise. Learn how to wrap up the deal YOUR way.

Who is The Finance Manager and why he's important, some Finance Manager's Lines you might hear and all the little last minute things such as should you Consider LoJack, why LoJack Deters Theft, should you get Rust Proofing or Paint Protection, the ins and outs of Car Alarms and other ways to protect your investment.

And, finally, you'll know when you Become the Legal Owner, proudly Taking Delivery of your car.

Good luck with your new car and as always, we're here to help you become the best car negotiator you can be.