What is the best holiday to buy a car?

December is widely considered one of the strongest months overall, thanks to year-end sales targets and model-year clearance. Other slow points, like Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, also tend to bring better deals due to lower foot traffic.

Is it harder to negotiate as a woman buying a car alone?

It shouldn't be, and it doesn't have to be. Walking in with clear research, a set walk-away number, and the willingness to leave if the deal isn't right puts you in a stronger position than most buyers, regardless of who's standing next to you.

Should I focus on the monthly payment or the total price?

Total price and total cost of ownership. A lower monthly payment stretched over a longer loan term can end up costing more overall — always ask for the total cost breakdown, not just the payment.

Where can I learn more about negotiating a car deal with confidence?

Cathy Droz's book walks through the full process in more detail, from research through financing.

A Woman's Guide to Buying a Car with Confidence and Street Smarts... Don't Let These High Heels Fool You

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Unlike other How to Buy a Car guides, this book is the story of a young girl who was destined to be a part of the auto industry. Through her personal experiences, she will take you along on her journey from being an astonished observer of her father’s unorthodox car-buying system to being the owner of an automotive ad agency. She will share with you the knowledge that she has acquired over her 40+ years of car-buying.

Sprinkled liberally with her unique take on the world of auto dealerships, she will systematically show you how to negotiate the process of buying a car on your own.

Beginning with a look at just how important women are to the car market via some eye-popping stats, she will guide you through the research, dealership selection process, test drives, negotiating, and financing steps that will place you happily into your next vehicle. This book is based on knowing what you want, doing your homework, and having the confidence to negotiate without the assistance of a man.

What's Inside the Book

Why women matter to the car market: the buying-power stats that open the book
How to research before you ever step on a dealership lot or purchase online
Choosing the right dealership for you
What to actually look for on a test drive, during the day and at night
Negotiating intelligently, whether in person or online
Financing steps explained in plain language

Why This Book Is Different

Most car-buying guides are written for a generic buyer. This is a book about women buying cars specifically, grounded in Cathy Droz's own story and 50+ years in the automotive industry, not a checklist written from the outside looking in. It's built around the confidence to negotiate on your own terms, without needing anyone else in the room.

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1. What is this book about?

It's a book about women buying cars, told through Cathy Droz's own journey in the auto industry, covering research, dealership selection, test drives, negotiating, and financing.

2. Who is this book for?

Women who want to buy or lease a car with confidence, without relying on someone else to negotiate for them.

3. Where can I buy the book?

The book is available on Amazon. Use the "Buy the Book" link above to purchase your copy. Signed copies are available upon request for speaking engagements and gifts via cathy@hercertified.com.

4. Is there a preview available before I buy?

Yes. Use the "Preview" link above to read a sample before purchasing.