Not all people love shopping for cars, but most love the car itself. Some research can help you ease the car shopping process. Start off with these tips and then branch out onto your own research.

Shop around online before visiting a dealership. Don’t bother with a dealership unless you know exactly what you want. Some online research can be great for narrowing your list of possible makes and models and for learning things that the salespeople may not tell you.

You need to know as much as you can before buying a car. You will be able to get a better negotiating standpoint if you are aware of their trade in practices and financing options. Read up on any customer reviews about your dealer.

Expect that car shopping will take a good chunk of time. You don’t want to feel like you’re rushed when trying to get comfortable about …