How to Shop for Car Dealers with Programs for Recent Graduates

Graduating students can expect to get discounts, lower interest rates and special rebates from car dealers with programs for recent graduates. Many car dealers expect graduates to be financially responsible and mature. If you are employed and have good credit, you can expect to save some money on the purchase of a new auto. To shop for car dealers with programs for recent graduates, follow the steps below.

Instructions

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Check with the student resource center of your university for car dealers with programs for recent grads. Colleges usually have information about all kinds of student discounts.

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Make sure you qualify for discounts from car dealers with programs for recent graduates. Typically you need to have recently graduated from college within the past two years to qualify. Requirements vary from company to company; however, most auto dealerships will give discounts to students who have graduated within two years or who will graduate within a few months.

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If you qualify for a discount, start researching the type of automobile you want to purchase. You can start on the Internet. For example if you're interested in Audi dealers, Mitsubishi dealers or Toyota dealers, check out their websites and look for car dealers in your area. There are links to some of the more popular car dealers listed in the resource section below.

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After you have narrowed down a few car models, call the car dealerships in your area and ask if they have incentives for recent graduates.

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Search auto dealerships by incentives by going to Edmunds.com. Most car dealers have programs for recent graduates.