Buying a car is a big purchase, but if you play your cards right, you can get a good deal. Learn how to save money at every step of the car buying process.

Remember when the money you spent on filling your gas tank would pay for a pretty nice evening out? That reality whipped us all into shape when it came to how and when we used our cars. Fuel prices dropped. You slipped back into old spending habits. Now that prices are on the rise again, you need to own your car-related expenses.

Buying a car is a big deal — hey, those things are expensive! And even if picking out a vehicle is one of your most favorite things ever, it can still be a bit stressful to navigate researching and buying a car. Summit’s got three tips to help make the process as fast and easy as possible.

Time to pick out a car for yourself or a family member? You’re probably feeling both excited and a bit nervous. After all, it’s one of life’s biggest purchases and a decision you’ll be probably be living with for a while.

Maybe you can’t wait for winter. Maybe you’ve already figured out how many days stand between you and spring. No matter how you feel about snow and cold, you live in Wisconsin and it is time to get ready for winter driving. 

 

Does this sound familiar? On the one hand, you’re excited about the prospect of buying a car. On the other, you’re anxious about the whole process. So how do you get the wheels you want – and the deal you deserve?