For many people, getting a new car starts with a wish list of what kinds of cars you want with what kinds of gadgets and special features you want inside. It’s easy to buy into the fairytale of driving your dream car to the office and watching all your coworkers gawk in envy.
If part of your dream, however, is getting a good deal on the car loan you need to make the purchase, then you should probably follow a different set of steps.