AUTOBUYING EXPERTS HELP SHOPPERS GET THE BEST DEAL WITH 2英文资料.pdfVIP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Office of Public Information (914) 378-2029 OPI@ CONSUMER REPORTS AUTO-BUYING EXPERTS HELP SHOPPERS GET THE BEST DEAL WITH 2 KEY CHECKLISTS: 10 COMMON TRAPS TO AVOID AND 12 SMART-SHOPPING TRICKS HOW CONSUMER REPORTS (CR) You want a great car at a great price. The dealer wants to make as TESTS CARS: much profit as he can. Consumer Reports’ annual April auto issue helps you • CR maintains its IMPARTIALITY by resist the dealer ploys that squeeze you for more cash than you should pay. buying all the cars it tests from dealers, just as consumers do, accepting no Here are 10 common traps to avoid. ads, and barring the commercial use of its reports. • CR automotive EXPERTS test all cars (1) The False Credit Score The dealer checks your credit report but lies at our track and on public roads, for about your score, telling you it is lower than it really is and saying performance, convenience, and comfort, with safety in mind. you don’t qualify for the low-interest car loan that drew you to the • CR surveys its subscribers to provide dealership in the first place. You’ll have to pay a higher rate. This RELEVANT information on auto reliability, dealer satisfaction, and practice is illegal. Consumer Reports recommends you know your more. credit score before you shop for a car loan. If the dealer says your • CR is published by Consumers Union, an INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT credit score is lower than you know