Fahrer says once his customers know which car they want, his mission
is to save them time and money. "The broker knows where to get the
car, negotiates with the dealer for the absolute best deal for the
customer and then actually delivers the car to the customer," he
says.
Saving $$$ AND
Time
Car buyers can save thousands and also save their time. The car
broker arranges financing, registration and delivery. "The customer
does not have to waste their time going to the dealership which can
take hours out of day. They save the time. They save the
aggravation. It takes maybe 15 minutes, the entire process," says
Fahrer.
"It's very, very
convenient. It's very service-oriented as well. Very often, the
broker will deliver the car to the customer's home or to his place
of work," he adds.
A Good Deal
for Someone Unfamiliar
Philip Reed of Edmunds.com says car brokers can drive home good
deals. especially if you are unfamiliar with the car-buying process.
"You could lose as much as $2,000 if you bought a car unwisely,"
says Reed. He adds, "A car broker can save you quite a lot of money
if you are uninformed."
Do Some
Homework
Reed suggests doing a little homework yourself to make sure the
broker is really working for you. "There is so much information now
on the Internet about car buying," he says.
Finding a car
broker
"Generally speaking car brokers survive on word of mouth. They
survive by doing the customer right. By providing a wonderful deal,
efficiently, without any hassle," says Fahrer.
He adds, "I would
suggest the best way to find a car broker is to talk to your friends
and find out where they've got their cars."
Edmunds.COM also
suggests asking the car broker for references so you can contact the
customers to learn more about their personal experiences.
Car Broker
Charge
Car brokers will charge anywhere from $500 to $750. Reed says don't
hand over the money until the deal is done. "If a broker asks for
money up front, you should be very weary of it."
