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How do I haggle for the best deal?

What's the best way to haggle for a deal at a car dealership? Realistically how much will they take off the price of a new car?

Asked on 21 April 2015 by 098sjp

Answered by Honest John
Depends on the dealer and on the car. For something about to go out of production, like an F10 5-Series you might get £8000 off. For something everyone wants you might have to pay a premium over the list price to get it. For an average sort of car, a broker such as www.drivethedeal.com can get you 10% - 20% off.

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