Don't be afraid to haggle.
  I have 7 buying a car tips that will help you to gain the upper hand when you go to purchase your next car.
  Car dealerships want to take your money and you do NOT have to give it all away!  Buy a car on YOUR terms.
 

1. Leasing a car will lose you money -- There are very few scenarios where leasing a car makes sense.
     however, car salesman will try and persuade you to lease a car with low monthly payments.
     Do not fall for this trick.
   
2. Don't pay the doc fee -- If they tell you that you must pay the doc fee, wait until the very end when you're about to sign, and then tell them that you want them to take off the fee or you will walk!  Be prepared to walk!
3. Don't let them switch cars on you -- A great trick is to try and get you into a different car than the one you came to look at.
     Why?  Because they know you did the research on the car you came to the lot for.
     Don't let them switch cars on you, or you'll lose money and still not be in the car you wanted!
4. You don't have to finance with the dealership.
     Shop around for the best deal.
     It may be time-consuming but it can save you money.
   
5. Don't play the trade-in game.
     Don't try and hold the trade until the very end.
     They know it's coming and are prepared for it.
    
6. Don't make friends.
     The salesman might like the same football team that you do, might have sweet kids in his photo and might tell funny jokes.
     But he is also going to take your money.
     Don't let yourself get befriended by people you will never see again.
     Be all business.
   
7. Don't buy on the first trip.
     This is a fundamental rule.
     If you think you have a great deal, go home and research it.
     you can always buy the next day.
   

These buying a car tips will help you to gain the upper hand the next time you are at the car dealership.