According to industry statistics, women buy more than half of all cars,
and influence more than 85 percent of all vehicle purchases. As a
woman, you already know that many of the household purchase decisions
are in your hands, either by deciding or helping a loved one to decide.
Despite this, typically, women are viewed at a disadvantage during
negotiations - but if you're in the market for a new vehicle, you can
arm yourself with the following tips!
Know what your credit score is Your FICO score is your score based on your social security number and
past and present credit history. This is one of the most important
deciding factors when getting approved for financing.
Know the process before you walk in the dealership Women are more inclined to purchase cars that they consider
fun-to-drive and that are well made. In contrast, men prefer vehicles
that are a good value for the money, are comfortable, have nice
exterior styling, good fuel economy and display a certain image. We can
help in any aspect of the car buying experience to make you feel at
ease.
Know what you want Women,
more than men, place a high value on a vehicle's reliability,
durability, passenger seating capacity, safety features and
availability of four-wheel drive. Once you already know what it is that
you are looking for, you can control the process
Know what a 5-star crash test rating is Women rate safety as the most important aspect when shopping for new
vehicles. We have some of the safest vehicles in the automobile
industry.
Do your research Fifty-seven
percent of Female buyers seek advice from automotive authorities before
buying a new car. We understand that and we will offer any advice we
can to help. Females place the most importance on dependability,
functionality and
economic factors when buying. We here at Toyota of Keene have some of
the most dependable cars, truck and SUV's on the road. One third of
female buyers read an average of four automotive magazines
for 12 months before purchase. We at Toyota of Keene can provide all the
literature you desire to help you make an informed buying decision.
Go to many dealerships Female
auto buyers will shop an average of three dealerships for best price
and best treatment. We are confident that you will receive the best
treatment and price at Toyota of Keene.
You are in control Women
spend approximately 17 weeks on the new car buying process, three weeks
longer than men. We understand that and you will not feel any sales
pressure.
Get pre-approvedYou can go to
your local bank or credit union and you can find out exactly how much,
based on your credit history, you are able to borrow from the bank.
While these tips may not be true for everybody, these are just
guidelines and we will tailor our service to you in any way we can.
Come on in and see the Toyota of Keene difference!