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DO YOUR RESEARCH
Whatever car you buy and no matter how you buy it, you will want to do your research so you can make
good purchasing decisions. Education and better decisions go hand in hand.
United Poles FCU can simplify the process. You can research, compare prices and search dealer
inventories to find the perfect vehicle through our partnership with GrooveCar, which includes Kelley
Blue Book pricing.
Other websites such as consumerreports.org, Edmunds.com, autotrader.com
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and kelleybluebook.com
can also help. United Poles FCU is able to provide a free CARFAX
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vehicle history report for any used
car you are considering purchasing. This report can help you learn of any underlying issues and other
vehicle history to protect you. Visit our website to request your CARFAX report.
NEGOTIATE TO GET THE BEST DEAL
At a traditional dealership, you may be able to negotiate the price, so prepare by checking your credit
report and take care of any errors that may be keeping your credit score lower than it should be. In
fact, you're better off going into a dealership already preapproved for financing with your financial
institution. Know what you're willing to spend and stick to your budget.
Negotiate on extra features. For example, the dealership may have a model on the showroom floor
Your Next Steps
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