Between our harried lives, heavy traffic and now the price of gas, trekking out to do comparison shopping for a car is foolish. Why not make your life easier and first cruise www.edmunds.com to track down the best local price on a new or used car at nearby dealerships.

I punched in a 2006 Honda Accord for comparison for dealer price quotes, customer reviews, rebates and incentives, resale value specs and more… all at my finger tips without a salesman breathing down my back.

You can also compare different models in the same category. I found out the MSRP price and the invoice price and then was able to get three different quotes e-mailed to me by dealers. They even have pre-approved financing through E-Loan.You can browse new cars, used, cars, certified used cars, tips, editor and consumer ratings and advice and they even have a forum.

The best thing about Edmunds.com is the information. It should be your first stop when you decide it’s time for a new car.

www.edmunds.com