For those unskilled in the nuances of haggling or otherwise nervous about getting the right price at a car dealership, TrueCar, a new online car pricing service, could help tremendously. TrueCar discovers the price you should be getting by visually mapping price data from around the country. Through this service, consumers can confidently purchase a car with the information necessary for finding the fairest price. Simply enter your ZIP code and identify the specific model you’re looking for and TrueCar will return relevant information like the dealer cost and the average price paid in your area.
The surprisingly free service also utilizes sales history to see if a specific model is falling in price, enabling consumers to time their purchase with the market. This data aggregate service utilizes 25% of the new automotive sales in the US as their base, challenging long standing resources like the Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds.
Here’s a brief video of the CEO presenting at the TechCrunch50 Conference back in 2008:
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A similar site is http://www.realcartips.com
They get owners to submit the price information along with dealer experience.
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:16 am
hi. its wonderfully written. i really like it. i appreciate it. thanks for sharing.
June 4th, 2009 at 12:29 am
That’s Great, but you still have to know how the dealer is going to negotiate and holding up some report from a website is probably not going to do the trick. The website that gives you a clear picture on how to save money when buying a car is http://www.hoopdi.com
June 10th, 2009 at 7:58 pm