15 Techniques for Negotiating with Car Dealerships

15. Bring a Friend with You

A proven technique for negotiating with car dealerships is to never do it alone. Bringing a friend or family member with you will help keep the salesperson from trying to intimidate you during the negotiations. Before you leave to go shopping, make sure you setup a game plan with the person. This should include having them be the “negative” voice during the negotiations, and always pointing out the bad or negative aspects about the potential deal. This will help keep the initiative with you, vice the car dealer while working to get the best price possible for your new car.