It's quite possible that purchasing a vehicle is the second most expensive acquisition you will ever make, next to owning your own home. With such a large amount of money needed for a vehicle purchase, a smart investment would include doing your research on not only the type of vehicle you want but also the dealership you want to patronize.

When researching local car dealership in Anchorage, word-of-mouth is an invaluable resource. When someone you know and trust has had a good or bad, experience at a local dealership it will help to point you either toward or away from the said dealership.

If your best friend went to Buddy's Cars (for example) and had a great experience and walked away with a great deal, you are much more likely to want to give Buddy's Cars a chance to earn your business, right? Whereas if your friend went to Grumpy's Autos (for example) and had an unfriendly salesperson who would not bargain with them on the price of the vehicle, you are likely going to be uninterested in giving Grumpy's a chance.

Once you have narrowed your auto search down to the make and model you desire, it is then easier to narrow down your choice of dealerships because of the types of cars they offer. Whether you're looking for a new or used car, find a dealership that specializes in the type of car you want. They should not only have the largest variety in stock, but they should also be the most knowledgeable about that particular vehicle.