 | Dawson Grimsley
is President of the DAVIS-MOORE AUTO GROUP - and the automotive industry is in his blood. So is a genuine concern about safety, and about the community in which he lives and works. Three and a half years ago, the DAVIS-MOORE dealerships embarked on an unconventional advertising campaign promoting safety issues rather than car prices. Not only has the campaign increased business, it has also generated positive response from the public, and a heightened awareness of driving safety in the Wichita community. It has also resulted in a number of local, state and national awards. In Wichita, DAVIS-MOORE owns 7 new car franchises (Chevrolet, Dodge, Oldsmobile, Jeep, Lincoln/Mercury, Nissan & Mazda), and 7 used car dealerships. Dawson Grimsley may be contacted by phoning DAVIS-MOORE at (316) 618-2000. |
Cars, Trucks, Vans & Automotive
2002-01-01 14:20:00
Car buying... can be challenging
Question: What is the best procedure for buying a new car? It seems like it’s such a challenge any more. Are there any ways to make it more enjoyable?
Answer: The most important thing for you to do when buying a car is to know your budget going in. How much can you afford? How much do you really want to spend? Then, find a car you like that fits your budget.And DO NOT - I repeat, DO NOT - let anyone hurry you into making a snap decision.Make sure you compare apples to apples when car shopping. If you have a vehicle to trade-in, make sure you know what you¹re being allowed on your trade. Don¹t let the dealer mark the new car way up in order to show you more money for your trade. The figure you need to be concerned with is the ‘trade difference’. Always remember: If you have a trade, the balance you owe on it will be added to the trade difference. When dealers say they’ll pay off your trade, no matter what you owe, they will! They¹ll add it to your balance on the car you¹re buying.Be up front with the dealer. Tell them what you¹re trying to accomplish. And deal with a trustworthy dealer. If you wonder about their business practices, call the Better Business Bureau, or the District Attorney¹s Consumer Fraud Division - and ask when kind of reputation the dealer has. Buying a car can be fun... and it should be fun. But if you find yourself in a situation you¹re not comfortable with, you are always within your rights to leave and go somewhere else with your business.
