Shopping for a car should be fun. Driving your new car is going to be fun, and the process of attaining it should be as well. Many think this process has to be stressful, but it doesn’t. Use these tips to have a positive shopping experience.

Shop around before you even go to the dealership. If you spend some time on local dealer’s websites, you can learn about incentives that are offered. If you know what one dealership is offering, you can use it as a negotiating point and may be able to get a better deal.

Set a budget and stick to it when shopping for a car. It can be very hard to stick to a budget when you find a car that you really want, but there is nothing good about an impulse buy. Figure out what you can afford before you start looking so that you …