When it comes to buying a car or having it worked on I have always relied on a man to get me a good deal and not be taken advantage of because I know absolutely nothing about cars and even though both men and women have been duped by a fast talking sales person it seems to happen more to a woman or at least that has been my experience.

Consumers are being better educated on the shady dealings of the past that some dealerships and used car lots have used so we at least know some things to look out for and what to expect with a guarantee and our rights. There are many tricks used to stop squeaks and touch up paint for x amount of time plus many other things that a mechanic can do with a used car.

Many mature women sometimes find themselves alone after many years of being taken care of and shielded from doing certain things for ourselves. We have to learn new ways to cope and deal with those responsibilities on our own and it’s not always easy to shoulder all those things that we let our partner take care of. Not all women will be lucky enough to have a son or daughter for that matter that will be totally aware of what to do.

It doesn’t matter how old you are or whether you’re male or female some of us simply don’t know how to negotiate a deal. CARCHEX has a totally free service for any and all consumers called the “car buying concierge” and they aren’t associated with any dealerships or manufacturer. It’s available nation wide not just to specific regions, so anyone that needs help with purchasing a new or used car and doesn’t have the experience needed can have someone working on their behalf.

You can use Carchex to get a free history report on any car all you do is add the vin number and it will tell you who owned it before, if there were any problems with the title, and information about any accidents that car has been involved in. Many dealerships use this service, but it cost $29.00 if you want unlimited reports and it’s a useful tool for used car lots that need to have that information.

Because many of us need assistance and have never purchased our own vehicle before you might want to try Carchex, I think it’s a great idea. I personally have never heard of this type of service before so it will come in handy if God forbid anything happens to Bill since everything is in his name and we’re not married, everything will go to his kids.

With this free service all you have to do is fill in the information about the type of new or used vehicle you are interested in and they will contact you to get all the specifics and will act as a buying agent for you to make sure you get the best deal from any number of dealerships. Since I know there is a service out there like this I’ll feel better equipped to stand on my own 2 feet someday if I have to.