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Car buying without pain

People don't usually put the words "car-buying" and "enjoyable" in the same sentence. Finding a car can be time-consuming, and many drivers are also concerned about their ability to deal with high-pressure sales tactics or negotiate a price.

Using a car-buying service can take away a lot of the pain.

AAA Colorado's car-buying service, AutoSource, helps approximately 150 members every month to buy new or used vehicles. "It takes the effort out of car buying," says manager David Adair. "We give straight answers to straight questions."

Here's how it works. Tell a AAA Colorado AutoSource consultant what you want—make and model, year, price range, options, even the color if that's important. The consultant will research the best deals available, searching multiple dealers in several states. When a suitable car is found, it can be delivered to a AAA office near you for a test drive, or the consultant can accompany you to a dealership for the test drive, ensuring there is no sales pressure.

If you decide to buy, the AutoSource consultant handles all the negotiations and paperwork, including trade-ins and financing if necessary. The vehicle can then be picked up from a AAA office, or delivered directly to you at home or work.

The bottom line? "People get the best price for their trade-in and the lowest price for the car they buy," says Adair. There is no additional fee to AAA members for using AutoSource.

For more information, call 877-244-9790 or visit www.aaacoloautosource.com

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