Kicking The Tires In Heels

(NAPSA)—Arecent survey easily debunks old myths about gender differences in the auto-buying experience. Commissioned by Automotive Retailing Today (ART) and conducted by Harris Interactive, the survey shows that women bring men along when buying a car not because they lack confidence, but becauseit’s a family investment. Here are some car-buying tips from the experts: Why do womenbring men along to the showroom? Because buying a car is a family investment, says a new survey. Become informed to increase your bargaining power. Know your eligibility, shop around and seek preapproval. Rates can be negotiable. What extras do you really need and what will they cost? Pay attention to ads and factory incentives to save money. Understand trade-in values. Test-drive the exact type of vehicle you want to purchase. Make sure everything is agreed to in writing. For a copy of the complete survey, visit www. autoretailing.org/research.