How to Negotiate the Best Price on a New Bike

Negotiation is a skill that brings a buyer and a seller to an agreed term where the price of a product suits both. However, not everyone may possess this essential quality. Hence, we are enlisting some tips to help you hone your negotiation skills to use them while buying a new bike at the best price.

How to Negotiate When Buying a New Bike?

1. Confirm your Budget

While the process of negotiation is important, you must pay attention to the pre-negotiation steps. The first crucial pre-negotiation consideration is the budget or the amount you have considered spending on your bike. Note that there will be some added costs like GST, registration, insurance, and maintenance that come with a new bike.

2. Do in-Depth Research and Shortlist your Choices

It is quite easy to get swayed or confused when you have several options within your price bracket. Thus, it is better to get good research done in advance to choose the best options you are looking at. The research will help you narrow down your choices regarding bikes and dealers.

3. Call/Email Dealers for Quotes

Once you reach this stage, it means that you have already figured out/shortlisted the best bikes. So, the next thing is to call the dealers seeking bike quotations for the models you have shortlisted. However, do not make any hurried decisions. Remember to compare quotes before choosing the apt one.

4. Negotiate

This is the final stage when you can use your negotiation skills to the best of your ability. Once you have the quotes from all known dealers, that’s when the actual process of negotiation starts. Look for details like real-time comparison of bike offers, or look for the same model in different locations. Also, consider the shipping and transportation charges and so on. If not priced, you can negotiate on complimentary services, added gear, etc.

Just note that your offer should not be below the actual value of the bike. You may look for festive offers and sales to avail discounts on MRP. Also, paying in cash can get you some added deals. So, get it checked with the dealer.

If the two-wheeler you plan to buy is in high demand, it may not offer any concession. In that case, you may wait a while to expect a discount once the demand is low.

Use the above tips and more to negotiate on your new bike price. Remember to stay firm on your words and decisions.

Do’s and Don’ts to Consider While Buying a Brand New Bike

Do’s	Don’ts
Do remember that there are several two-wheeler models with varying prices. So, you can’t expect to get the same negotiation on price for two different models	Do not be too choosy while selecting the bike model and price. First, make up your mind about the bike, then start the negotiation
Do in-depth research before you shortlist the two-wheeler you want and the dealer	Do not get lured by the offers at the first showroom. Look for a few options before making your choice or before you buy your two-wheeler
Do try to seek a zero-cost EMI from your financier or bank while availing bike loan	Do not talk about counter price with the dealer as the person may not entertain you further

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