How the Heck Do I Buy a Used Car?

Description

If you’re thinking of buying a new car, but are intimidated by the process or overwhelmed by options and price tags, this is the class for you. You’ll leave knowing how to differentiate between a good deal and a lemon, how to determine a budget that makes sense for you, and typical pitfalls to avoid.

Part 1:

• Determining the best car for your specific budget

• Where to Buy the Car (Online resources, Car Lots, Dealerships, etc)

• Which dealerships to buy from

• Places to stay away from

• Dealership vs private party purchases

• Financing detail for before you begin shopping

• Budgeting for the purchase and first few months

• How and where to finance your car

• When and how to buy using cash (paid in full)

• Interest Pitfalls

Part 2:

• Test Driving Your Car

• Checking over the car yourself, before you pay a mechanic

• Finding a mechanic to inspect the car

• Deciding to make the purchase

• Determining how much you should be paying for the car

• The art of negotiating

• Negotiating with a dealer vs a private party

A live Q & A held at the end of each class day. You’ll have access to my vast portfolio of information to ask anything you want to make the process the smoothest for you.

What is the cost? 

Class is sliding scale $59 to $159, payable via PayPal. This is an effort to accommodate a range of budgets and needs.  For more information about the sliding scale model and suggestions for what you should pay, see the Frequently Asked Questions page.

I do have a scholarship fund for folks who can’t afford to take this class. Priority goes to people of color, trans people, and folks with disabilities. Apply for a scholarship here.

Where and when is this class held?

This is an online class that isn’t currently scheduled. A recording is available for your convenience and will be emailed to you within 72 hours of purchase. This recording allows you to watch the class at your convenience for up to 30 days.

I can’t make the dates. Will it be recorded?

If you sign up for this class, you’ll have access to playback for 30 days. You’ll be able to watch and rewatch at your convenience, whether you make the live class or not.