This is the top 10 list of negotiating tips you need when you are about to buy a used car. Nifty used car buyers are familiar with these, and you will probably find some tips you haven’t yet thougt of.

1. Make sure you feel okay about the sales agent you are dealing with. Don’t brush aside any feelings of discomfort. When meeting someone new to us we usually know quite soon if we hit off or not. Don’t dismiss it if you feel uncomfortable in any way with the sales agent, there is most likely something there to be aware of.

2. You have to be clear about what kind of money you are willing to spend on your car purchase before going to the dealer. Stick to that limit, and leave if it is reached. Otherwise you may land yourself in trouble.

3. A starting bid should be low but not unplausible.

4. Make your decision in your own good time. Don’t let yourself get rushed into something just because the salesman seems to think that a hasty decision is necessary if you are not to miss out on something. Instead, make visits to several dealerships and look for your desired vehicle.

5. A somewhat enjoyable negotiating tips for used car buying. Don’t hesitate to leave in the middle of your negotiating, perhaps to go for lunch or some other urgent matter. This will leave the sales agent in sort of middle air, not knowing what to think.

6. If you feel that you are in any way being provoked or that you are not pleased with the deal, don’t hesitate to leave. If you make it to the door without being called back, go somewhere else.

7. Ground rule for used car buying : Say no to all the extras the sales agent try to push into the deal.

8. Appear radiant with self-assurance.

9. Know the vehicle you want ahead of time and ignore all attempts to try to steer you toward anything else.

10. Be ready to talk to another salesman or manager who usually comes out to try to improve the deal before reaching a final price. This is just a tactic, dont let it throw you.