In this episode, Ariel talks about how women can be more empowered when they’re buying a car including tips on how to decide what features you might need, how to make a fully informed decision as well as how to get the best price. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Before you buy a car you’re going to want to figure out what you want to buy that car for: Some people need to transport children, family members, pets, groceries or equipment, some may want to buy a car as an investment – if it’s a restored car, some may need it for commuting. Then you want to look at which kinds of cars will meet those needs.
• Talk to your friends, look online and do review research and see what people say about those particular cars. Your goal is to narrow it down to 3 different cars – they don’t all have to be the same brand – that you’re thinking about leasing or buying. They you get your budget set up for how much money you can put down as a downpayment as well as how much money you can afford to pay per month. It’s good to have a range here because when you get into the dealership they’re going to try to negotiate with you.
• Consider bringing someone to the dealership with you. It might be helpful to bring a man with you (if you have a man in your life) regardless of whether they’re your father/brother/relationship/friend. Sadly, sexism is still rampant in a lot of dealerships and a lot of times the dealer will speak to and negotiate with the man there with you rather than the woman, and you can use this to your advantage. You can do good cop bad cop scenario where you’re the good cop and your companion can be the bad cop, pointing out the negative points of the sale. If you have experience buying cars and you don’t feel you need someone else there that’s fine too, but you do need to have good boundaries.
• If you don’t have a good credit score you’re going to want to bring that up before you buy a car because they’re going to charge you interest rates based on your car FICO score, which is not the same thing as your regular FICO score.

BEST MOMENTS

“Research online before you go into a dealership because their goal is to sell you that day regardless of whether you tell them you’re just looking, they don’t care.”
“Cars depreciate the moment you drive off the lot.”
“Don’t come into car buying with emotions high, car buying is a business decision.”
“If you just want to test drive cars, you’re going to need to make sure they know that’s what you’re there for. They’re still going to try to get you to buy.”

ABOUT THE HOST

Ariel is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, Empath and Psychic who has been involved in holistic healing since 1988. She is also an educator, speaker, author and mentor for empaths, spiritual seekers and medical professionals. To reach Ariel, go to www.arielhubbard.com, where you will be able to contact her directly.  Please let her know you heard her on the podcast and the assistance you need or question you have.

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