Many people dread going to a car dealer to haggle over the price of a new or used car. For many, buying a car is stressful especially if they don’t enjoy the art of negotiation. One way to buy a car without the hassle is to use a car buying service.

A car-buying service may be available in two different versions. Membership and customer programs, such as those offered by AAA or your credit card offer prearranged pricing using an online portal. This allows you to know the price of the car without the need for negotiating. With this type of service, there may be additional fees for using the service but there is no need to sit in a dealership trying to negotiate a price. Car concierges work with you to find a car that works within your budget. Usually, they have an inside tract on industry knowledge which is how they are able to negotiate the best deal.

There are several reasons why you should use a car buying service. They often allow you to get a better deal on new and used cars. They also allow you to skip the headache of negotiating a price which many people find distasteful. Basically, by using a car buying service, you are outsourcing the process of doing the research, dealing with salesmen and managing all the paperwork.

There is research to indicate that using a car buying service may save you as much as $3,500 on the purchase of a new car. Because many people working for car buying services have industry experience, they are better able to negotiate on your behalf for the price of a car. They can also help you purchase both new and used cars. A used car can also save you money.

Today, it is also possible to use an online car buying service, such as Carvana or Vroom. These sites act like a virtual car lot where you can choose the vehicle you want, arrange for financing and have the vehicle delivered directly to your home. There is usually no haggle pricing and most have a money-back guarantee for a limited time. Keep in mind you will not be able to drive the car before the purchase. However, with a money-back guarantee, if you find you don’t like the car, you can always return it.

One of the best ways to save on a new car with employee discounts is to negotiate a loan with one of the financial agencies for a loan so that you can purchase your new car using cash. Eliminating the finance discussion with the dealership can also help save you money on fees and other hidden costs that are added when you finance through the dealer.

Just as you can with new cars, you can use employee discounts to find financing in order to avoid financial conversations at the dealership. You may also be able to find discounts on used cars available through online car dealerships as well which can also save you money.

If you are in the market for a new or used car, be sure to sign up for Employee and Member Discounts. You can find discounts that were previously available to certain employees or members of specific groups but are now open to anyone. There is never a membership fee and you can begin saving right away.