There are lots of different ways to buy cars these days—Carvana, Facebook Marketplace, Craiglist—but dealerships can still be a good option if you know what to do. Here are 7 tips for saving money when buying a car at a dealership.
7 Tips for Saving Money When Buying a Car at a Dealership
Research before you go
Pick out 1-2 cars that you’re interested in and do all of the research you can before you head to the dealership. See what a good price on the car is so you can negotiate with the dealer when you arrive. Ask the dealer if they’ll match a price that you found online through an online retailer.
Email first
Email the internet department of the dealership before you go to see if you can negotiate before you go in. Make sure your quote includes all of the extra costs a dealer adds in so you aren’t thrown off when you arrive to pay for your car.
Visit the lot after closing time
If you’re someone who makes hasty decisions under pressure, check out all of the cars after the dealership is closed so you don’t have to worry about salesmen walking up to you. Once you have a handle on the car that you definitely want to buy, you can walk into the dealership with confidence that your decision won’t be swayed.
Start your Christmas shopping early! Head over to Amazon to grab toys for the kiddos at great prices when you use the provided promo codes!
Toy Deal Ideas
Flexible Race Track for Kids, 15 Ft Dual Car Track Set – $14.99 (reg. $29.99)
price will automatically apply at checkout
LED Drawing Board for Kids, Rechargeable Light-Up Writing Board – $14.99 (reg. $29.99)
with code I78X5UGX
Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks – $11.99 (reg. $23.99)
with code HJH5CHPP
2 Pack Video Walkie Talkies for Kids with Screen – $14.99 (reg. $29.99)
with code BGOEL5TY
Wooden Play Food Set for Toddlers – $12.99 (reg. $25.99
with code ECUZH8ZK
Shipping is free with Prime or Subscribe & Save, or with orders of $35+.
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Get a great deal on K-Cups at Kroger! We have Green Mountain and McCafe K-Cup 10-packs for just $6.99, or 32-packs for $15.99!
The 10-pack deal is a Mega Event offer (so add five participating items to score this price), and the 32-pack deal is a Kroger eCoupon deal.
Kroger K-Cup Deals (end 8/18):
- Green Mountain or McCafe K-Cups, 10 ct., $6.99
- Green Mountain, McCafe or Donut Shop K-Cups 32 ct., $15.99 with eCoupon, limit 5 per transaction
Check out more great Kroger deals.
Love to try new products?? A great way to get a selection of full size and sample products is the Walmart Beauty Box.
Head over and get the summer Beauty Box for $8.98 shipped.
You’ll sign up and receive a beauty box each season (4 times a year) that are packed with a selection of full sized, minis and samples of top beauty items!
I got the last one and that box was worth it for the Guru Nanda 14-pack teeth whitening strips and the Good Molecules Eye Gel alone. They are both full size products regularly $16.97.
This offer is valid while boxes are available. Price includes shipping!
See more online shopping deals!
We are going to chat about the best ways to start saving more, grow your retirement and get a plan!
How much are you putting aside each month? Do you even know how much you need to retire? What types of accounts should you have? There are so many questions and I’ll try to cover it all.
You can join in on Facebook, Youtube, or right here.
A note to make the FTC happy: I’m not a certified anything, just a girl who loves to save money. Any stocks mentioned, programs to use etc. are from our own experiences.
Don’t miss out on the annual summer sale at Columbia! Save up to 50% off winter jackets, fleece, and more apparel!
No code needed, the savings will automatically apply. Even better, shipping is free!
Save on over 1,000 items. See some ideas below, then head over to shop the entire sale.
Deal Ideas:
Girls’ Castle Dale Full Zip Fleece Jacket – $17.50 (reg. $35)
Women’s Switchback II Lined Long Jacket – $50 (reg. $100)
in 4 colors
Women’s Mix It Around Long Vest II – $27.50 (reg. $55)
These deals are good for a limited time. Shipping is free for Greater Rewards members (free to join).
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Joe’s New Balance Outlet is offering an extra 40% off select sale for men, women, and kids! Grab a pair of adult sneakers for $26.99!
The extra 40% discount will automatically be applied in cart. Note that sizes are limited.
Deal Ideas:
CTLYST Women’s – $59.99 (reg. $80)
-extra 40% off at checkout
makes it $35.99
740 Unisex – $79.99 (reg. $115)
-extra 40% off at checkout
makes it $47.99
237 Men’s – $62.99 (reg. $85)
-extra 40% off at checkout
makes it $37.79
This deal is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free on orders of $99+.
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Need supplies for baby? Here are the week’s best baby deals on diapers, wipes, and more at stores around town!
Diapers
- Publix – Pampers Diapers, 16 to 96 ct., $3 off
(excludes Splashers)
Pampers Swaddlers Jumbo Pack $12.99 (reg. price)
Pampers Easy Ups Jumbo Pack $10.99 (reg. price)
-$10 Publix Gift Card wyb $50 in participating Kraft, P&G & Pepsico Brands: including Classico, Heinz, Maxwell House, Velveeta, bubly, Brisk, Quaker, Gatorade, Pasta Roni, Pearl Milling, Rockstar or Starbucks Ready to Drink, limit 12 per year online rebate
-$10 off $35+ purchase of Pampers or Luvs products, Publix eCoupon
-$3 off Pampers Baby Dry Diapers, limit 1, box sizes only, Ibotta mobile app
-$1 off Pampers Swaddlers or Swaddlers Overnight, box sizes, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
(buy (4) at $12.99, use $10 off, makes it $7.49 ea.) - Harris Teeter – Huggies Little Movers 360 Diapers, 48 – 64 ct., $8 off
-$1.50 off Huggies Diapers, Little Movers, Little Movers HuggFit 360, Little Snugglers, Overnites, Snug & Dry, and Skin Essentials (Valid only on 10ct. or larger.), Harris Teeter eCoupon - Walgreens – $5 RR wyb (3) Huggies Diapers, Huggies Wipes, Pull-Ups or Goodnites, 2 for $21
-$1.50 off Pull-Ups Nighttime Training Pants printable
-$1.50 off Pull-Ups Training Pants printable
-$2 off Goodnites Nighttime Underwear printable
-.25/1 Huggies Baby Wipes, select 168 – 192 ct, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
-$3/2 Huggies Baby Wipes, Walgreens store eCoupon
-$3/2 Huggies Diapers, Little Movers, Little Movers HuggFit 360, Little Snugglers, Overnites, Snug & Dry, and Skin Essentials Valid only on 10 ct. or larger., Walgreens eCoupon
-$3/2 Pull-Ups packages of Pull-Ups Training Pants, Night*Time, or Pull-Ups Skin Essentials 13 ct. or higher., Walgreens eCoupon
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There is still some pool weather ahead! Head to Amazon to snag a nice deal on pool floats and loungers for yourself and the kiddos!
Check out these fun options!
Deal Ideas
Uno Giant Pool Floats– $7.49 (reg. $14.99)
Cheez-It Pool Float – $7.49 (reg. $14.99)
Cheetos Pool Float with Handles, Double Sided Prints – $7.49 (reg. $15)
SwimWays Pool Loungers – $8.46 (reg. $17.99)
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