About this Site

Welcome to Car Shop Omaha! This site will aid you in your car buying experience. With this website you will be able to review common and helpful car buying tips from those who have gone through the process and from local sales professionals. Included is a ranking of the top new cars, trucks, and hybrids. There are tips and references to auto insurance companies as well as local DMV resources. A handy calculator will help you estimate how much car you can afford and what your payments will be. Finally there is a link page to many local dealers in the Omaha Metro Area. This site is an independant site, not produced by a dealership, but soley for informational purposes. Thank you for visiting.

Common Practices / Tips

• One of the first things you will want to do is review your credit score so that you are aware of the financing options that are available to you. This will be done by the dealership, but can be benefitial to know your score before you begin shopping. The higher your credit score, the better APR you can recieve.
• Consider preapproval for your loan. If you prefer to have your loan through your personal bank it is helpful to get preapproved for a certain amount for many reasons. They can assist you in determining how much you can afford in payments, the APR will be less of a bargaining chip to be used by the dealership, and you will have the convenience of working with your regular bank.
• Put thought into what you need in your new vahicle. Everyone has their personal needs when it comes to transportation, weather they lean more on function, comfort, or style is up to you. Try to specify the features that you want and the ones you do not want to pay extra for and can live without.
• You should take your time when making a large purchase, such as a new automobile. Visit multiple dealerships and compare prices. You could be suprised on the reaction you get from the dealers if you do not make a purchase immediately. They may offer lower prices to get you to return.
• Do not overspend! Review your personal budget and set a limit the the amount of the payments. Too often buyers enter a dealership and get talked up to purchasing a vehicle that may be to costly for their budget. Set a limit and stick to it.