The Unofficial Guide to Buying or Leasing a Car [Paperback]

Donna Howell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 9, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0028625242 | ISBN-13: 978-0028625249 | Edition: 1

More than just dealing with the dealership, buying or leasing a car means everything from deciding on a model, knowing when to get in on the best seasonal car deals, how to choose a great used vehicle, where to go for affordable financing, and what strategies work in the negotiating process. This comprehensive, authoritative book covers:

• The lowdown on leasing -- when is it the right choice?
• The bottom line on achieving the best price and avoiding rip-offs
• The inside scoop on how to evaluate options to make an informed decision

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

The inside scoop… for when you want more than the official line! You're about to begin a very important search: shopping for a car. Not just any car, but the right vehicle for you—one you like driving so much that it's practically your second home. But with so many options available—from buying or leasing to purchasing new or used—you need to know how to get a great car without being ripped off. You want the inside scoop. The Unofficial Guide^™ to Buying or Leasing a Car gives savvy consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of the best deals for a new set of wheels, with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization. This book, like every Unofficial Guide,^™ is intensively inspected by the Unofficial Panel of Experts, a team of auto-industry professionals. They ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information available and are told exactly what the Official establishment doesn't want you to know. In this Unofficial Guide,^™ you get: Vital Information that other sources can't or won't reveal—from knowing a good price when you see one, to taking advantage of sales and incentives, to learning what safety and performance are all about. Insider Secrets from salesmen, insiders in the auto industry, savvy shoppers, and safety experts. Money-Saving Techniques to help you get a great car without busting your budget. Time-Saving Tips that let you track down the best cars with the least fuss. The Latest Trends in buying and leasing autos, including shopping online. Special Car Pricing Guide from Chek-Chart's New Car Cost Guide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 9, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028625242
• ISBN-13: 978-0028625249
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,850,905 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Donna Howell is an author and national technology-business journalist based in Los Angeles, California. Her background includes award-winning healthcare and consumer reporting as well as general news coverage. She holds an M.S. in Journalism from Columbia University, where she was a duPont Fellow and Pulitzer Traveling Fellow.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Before you buy or lease--read this book!, December 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Unofficial Guide to Buying or Leasing a Car (Paperback)

Wow--who knew that buying a car would be so complicated? After reading The Unofficial Guide to Buying or Leasing a Car, I felt that I was ready to negotiate with the dealers, get the best financing available, and drive away in the car I'd always wanted. As a woman not accustomed to dealing with slick salesmen, I wouldn't have felt confident and informed if I hadn't followed the advice in this value-packed book. Buying a car was a big deal for me, and I feel like I didn't get ripped off, thanks to Donna Howell!