Buying a car is never easy. Besides spending a sizeable amount of money on this investment, your liveliness probably relies on this vehicle.

You need to know that your car will get you from point A to point B in a timely and safe manner so buying a lemon is not something you can afford to do. Buying A Car For Dummies is for you if you need to find out how to buy, sell, insure, drive, protect, or rent a vehicle. It doesn t matter how old you are (as long as you can legally drive and have a license), this book can make your experience with cars a smooth ride.

Buying A Car For Dummies can help you save a truckload of money over the life of your vehicle as you find out all you need to know about new and used car ownership in this entertaining and informative reference guide. This dependable book covers all avenues of buying and owning a car, from negotiating a fair price to finding reliable insurance to saving money on routine servicing.

You ll stay in the driver& 's seat as you discover how to: Calculate how much you current car really costs youWeigh the pros and cons of buying new or usedGet the best trade-in, resale, or donation value for your vehiclePick out a cherry and avoid lemons expert advice for buying a reliable used carDetermine what features and options you really need in a new car

Get the straight scoop on financing or leasing your carFind an insurance policy and company you can trust

Protect your automotive assets from steering wheel locks to full-blown security systems

With Buying A Car For Dummies as your guide, you can park you fears, frustrations, and anxieties as you discover how to decide between buying or leasing new wheels, how to negotiate with car dealers, how to foil car thieves and carjackers, how to protect yourself in a breakdown or accident, and how to protect your automotive assets with insurance, warranties, and service contracts.

Plus, the book features a list of ten great automotive Web sites for pricing information, ratings, industry news, diagnostic troubleshooting, and more.