Being New-Car Smart with Kelley Blue Book #YouAutoKnowHispz
Buying a new or pre-owned car is a huge deal for everyone, and yet; not everyone goes into this adventure with as much information as we can find. As a 41 year old Mom of 6, we have been through our share of new and used cars, and the only thing I ever walked into a dealership with was a check and a need for a vehicle.
Some were bad purchases, some were vanity purchases, not all were good investments.
Did you know your car is an investment?
While at the Hispanicize conference last month, I was invited to attend a Kelley Blue Book Car Buying Boot Camp and it was definitely eye opening!
We learned so many things, things that I wanted to share with my readers because I saw the importance in them.
Fact:
Sticker price isn’t always the most important price… #YouAutoKnowHispz #Hispanicize #Hispz17 pic.twitter.com/2jIcuS1KTO
— Military Family of 8 (@MilitaryFamOf8) April 5, 2017
Look for the hashtag #YouAutoKnowHispz on Twitter and you will see all of our tweets during and after the boot camp. There were many questions being asked to the car experts behind the social media channels, and they were answering all of our questions in real time, it was very informative and helpful.
Important information to know:
- Consumer Reviews & Ratings-
Kelley Blue Book has one of the largest databases of consumer vehicle reviews for third-party sites. - 5-Year Cost to Own information–
Everyone knows that negotiating a good price on a new car can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but fewer car shoppers realize they can save even more simply by choosing the right vehicle to begin with. Similar cars with similar sticker prices can vary in their costs over the first five years of ownership, so it is important to compare overall costs to ensure you’ve made a smart choice that holds up in the big picture. - Price Advisor-
Find what others are paying for the same vehicle in your local area.
- Editorial Reviews and 10 Best Lists-
From segment buyer’s guides and comparison tests to 10 best lists, KBB.com’s award-winning editorial team can help you decide which new car is right for you. Narrow your shopping list with Kelley Blue Book’s recent award winners and Editorial top picks based on what is important to you (e.g. Family Cars, 10 Coolest Cars, 10 Best SUVs Under $25,000 and more).
I hope you have found this post helpful, and have found Kelley Blue Book to be more than a price comparing book (as many of us thought); it’s so much more!
Please feel free to share any questions that you have with the Social media team on Twitter, or Facebook; or leave them here and I will try my best to get them answered for you!
Being New-Car Smart with Kelley Blue Book #YouAutoKnowHispz
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The Kelley Blue Book is THE go-to guide for buying cars. I know NOTHING about cars and even I know to check the Kelley Blue Book before I buy!
Funny how I intend to talk about the best car for a RoadTrip, wiht emphasis on buying the right car. Thanks for some more ideas. Kelly Blue Book sound amazing
It’s always a great idea to look up details and safety rating on potential cars before you go to purchase one.
This is super helpful for finding a car! It is always important to know the kelly blue book value before making any deals!
We don’t drive {yet!} so I have no experience about car shopping, but this is an informative post, thanks!
This is a great book when buying or selling a car. My hubby works at a car dealership so if I also have any questions he can help me too.
This is very informative! I’ve never heard of this site but my hub actually does.
This is actually pretty helpful. I am going to buy a company car for New labels only by next year and this will really help me a lot. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for this information. I don’t have a driving licens, but my husband drives and he is very good on looking up stuff before ge buy cars.
I checked this out last time I bought a car. Thanks for the info!
I am the worst consumer and buying a car is so intimidating so I can use any tip I can find. I think I would buy a newer used car for my next time but the tips are great.
Girl – too much to even deal with in buying a car! Thanks for the reminders. Especially because it saves us a TON of money. Always be knowledgeable when heading into a dealership.
I don’t have a car but it is nice to know that should I ever purchase one in the future this would help me make a better informed decision on which car to choose. Thank you x
Quite helpful post. WE are planning to buy a new car and we will surely go with Kelly blue book
We always use Kelley Blue Book when we’re thinking about buying a new car. It helps us feel a bit more informed about car values.
I recently helped my mom out to pick out a new car. We looked up reviews online before she made her pick and Kelley Blue Book sounds like a good resource.
Very helpful! I always go straight to Kelley Blue Book when I need info about a car. They really do have great information and lots of helpful tips. Buying a car is a pretty big investment, and you have to do your research.
I have always relied on Kelley Blue Book to get accurate estimates for my current and potential car purchases. Awesome tips thanks for sharing.
I feel like it is super important to do your homework before you go buy a car. New or used, you need to know what you are walking in to. I have never known much about cars, so thankfully I married a car guy lol
I think New Zealand needs it’s own version of the Kelley Blue Book!
I think it’s amazing how this could really help people decide and learn more about car shopping. It’s definitely a book that you want with you when you go buy your first car.
Very informative, it’s important when negotiating for such an important purchase to have the most information available like Carfax. Some dealers resell totaled out cars without informing buyers and it never rides right. Nothing worse than a lemon! Tfs!
Buying your first car is an investment, it can be with you for years. I think it’s really important to research and ask about why buying a specific model will benefit you.
What a cool opportunity for you. Knowing what the Blue Book is all about and the logic behind it will help people buying a car or trading in a vehicle.
It’s so important to research when buying a car! We have always used KBB for price inquiries and it has truly helped us to negotiate!
Very nice! It’s important to make sure you’re making the right decisions when buying something as expensive as a car. This book is a nice fit for people who have no clue or need a little more help.
We are going to be in the market to buy a new car soon, so this is super helpful! I always check KBB when we are looking to make a car purchase!
I’ve never bought a new car, but I always do my homework on old cars. Such a huge purchase, I take such care over it.
Kelly Blue Book is such a great resource for those looking to get their homework done for their new vehicle.
Lots of great tips! It seems like everyone I know is buying cars right now. It’s easy to forget about the additional costs of a vehicle when you’re shopping.
This Kelly Blue Book sounds absolutely awesome. I totally agree to research first before buying a car.
We are not in the market for a new car, but this post contains some very good advice that I can refer to when the need for a new car arises. I will have to check out the Kelley Blue Book and let my sisters and cousins know about it too.
I am happy that we now have Kelley Blue Book. It is really a big help when we are shopping around for a car. It is sad though that I have already bought a car before I got to learn about Kelley Blue Book. Oh well, who knows I would need a new car sometime.
I always check with the Kelly Blue Book before car shopping. Being an informed and prepared car shopper is the best way to get the best deal.
This book is very important when purchasing and selling a vehicle. Very helpful tips because a lot of people don’t know about it.
This is such a resourceful post. I always try to make sure I’m getting the right information when I’m buying a car but this will definitely help me feel more prepared next time I’m car shopping.
I needed a book like this before making my last car purchase. I’ll definitely have to keep it in mind for the future, though!
I got my first car using Kelly Blue Book. It really helped because I had no idea what I was doing or what a good deal even looked like.
I am so grateful for products that help me do things without having to learn more. lol. I too know nothing about cars, and having a tool that gives me the answers I need in a hurry is a real time saver!
I have heard of kelley blue book but never used it. This sounds so awesome for making a car purchase!
Kelley Blue Book is such a helpful tool when selling and buying cars. I remember using this years ago and how much it helped me. That was when you used the printed version. Glad to know it’s not an online resource!
This is such an important resource for those trying to buy a new car. It can be a daunting and overwhelming experience.
I haven’t used this service but I really should have before we bought our cars. It sounds very useful.
I will definitely have to pin this for whenever we purchase our next car. My father in law lives by kbb.
I will be in market for new car next year. So I certainly need to use the Kelley Blue Book. Thanks for sharing this resource.
We always consult the Kelley Blue Book before purchasing a vehicle. I hope more people learn about the great information you can get from it.
Good to know! I’ve never bought a car before and I wouldn’t even know here to start, but it’s good to have resources like this.