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The AARP Auto Buying Program offers digital car-buying tools and information to give you a positive experience from start to finish. The program empowers you to build and search for your next car with the newest vehicle technologies and safety features while providing you with savings off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) on new vehicles and discounts for AARP members on select used vehicles.
The average savings off MSRP for new car buyers who used the AARP Auto Buying Program was $1,878 in 2021.
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The free program is available even to nonmembers, but AARP members will save at least $100 more when using the Auto Buying Program while logged in to aarp.org. The program will show you what other people paid for a particular make and model of a new car in your area, as well as a fair market price for the car you’re interested in purchasing — all from your own home.
If you agree to share your personal information with local dealers who have inventory that matches your search criteria, the AARP Auto Buying Program will reveal up-front price offers. After you select the best matches, local dealers will follow up by phone, email and text. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
In addition to search capabilities and savings, the AARP Auto Buying Program offers several benefits to members and nonmembers alike.
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Get free access to online research tools to compare vehicles, see safety ratings and view price reports on the new cars you’re interested in.
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Search more than 700,000 pre-owned vehicles for sale at certified dealers nationwide, and get discounted* prices on your favorite brands. Plus, enjoy free vehicle history reports on most used cars.
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Shop for the vehicle you are interested in, review safety ratings, see what others paid for the new car you want, and get market reports for used cars — all before leaving your house.
Get up-front price offers on new cars, and see advertised prices for used cars if you agree to connect with local dealers.
Take a test drive, save time and money, and enjoy your car-buying experience.When you buy a new or used car from a certified dealer of the AARP Auto Buying Program, you’re also helping an important cause, since a portion of the program’s proceeds goes to AARP’s Driver Safety Program and AARP Foundation.
Plus, login and report your purchase (within 45 days of purchase) from a certified dealer and you will receive the Free AARP Smart Driver Course as part of the Buyers Bonus in the first year after your purchase. Upon completion, you may be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance. Restrictions may apply. Contact your AARP agent for details.
So if you want a digital car-buying experience, do your online research ahead of time with the AARP Auto Buying Program. Here are other things to consider when looking for a new car.
It’s the question consumers ask most often as they prepare to shop for their next new vehicle: "When is the best time to buy a new car?"
Savvy new-car shoppers know that every 1 percent in possible discounts can be significant — you can save simply by carefully timing when you make your purchase. But the formula to knowing when to buy can be complicated. If you’re shopping for your next car, here are some new-car shopping tips — and a few statistics — to keep in mind to help you determine the best time to buy.
Most body styles are well discounted in December and January. These two months demonstrate the highest discounts available all year for convertibles, coupes, sedans, trucks, sport-utility vehicles and even minivans, averaging discounts of 6.6 percent across all body styles in December and January.
While the statistics can show when you might get the greatest potential discounts, that doesn’t mean you should necessarily wait until then to make your purchase. Remember, as the year wanes, inventories become more limited, so even though great discounts may be available, they may not be on the exact model you are shopping for. So if you have your heart set on something, you should think about whether the potential extra savings are worth perhaps missing out on the vehicle you really want.
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