Do I make an offer to the dealership first or do a car history report &

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inspection first? I'm buying my first car. USED at a independent dealership (in Toronto, Canada)

I want to know which process is better to negotiate a price?

Should I ....

Checkout the vehicle > Test Drive > personal Inspection >Make Offer/negotiate (once they accept the offer) > do a carproof/carfax check > Take to offsite inspection > Accept and Sign papers if it pass

OR//

Checkout the vehicle > Test Drive > personal Inspection > do a carproof/carfax check > Take to offsite inspection >>Make Offer/negotiate (once they accept the offer) > Accept and Sign papers if it pass


MY GUESS...
I would Make offer and let them know this offer stands if the car is as they say it is no accidents/no hidden problems then do carproof ($50) then take it for inspection (the inspection is like $130CAD too I don't want to spend that much if afterward the price we negotiate is not good enough? Also, if I dish out $130 + $50, the dealer knows I want the car and will be firm on the price if I try to bring it down afterward?

But then I might want to change my offer depending on the inspection like there is RUST hidden or take back my offer because it has been in accident?

Anyone share their experience?
 
what you need to do first i sask the dealer for a car fax histot they should do this for you at no charge and good dealer is enrolled in car fax.. as for the mechanic you can ask to see the paper work on what whats done or checked out on and fixed before they put it on the lot... they may be hesitant in visging you this but just explain they can block out the price for this you just want to see ewhat it went through. also a CERTIFIED USED CAR is a good thing if it's certified they should have done a 110 point inspection which would work just as if you received the service invoice on what was done.
As far as negotiated price if you sticker is say 11,900 expres you were looking for something 100 to 1500 cheaper tell the that is the only car you are interested in if he says no I would say start to leave i gaurentt the will stop you before you go or call on your way home some are brave and wait till the next day tell you oh well i talked to me boss and.... yeah things will go in your favor most of the time in a used car the have about 2-3000 in gross on the vehicle so you always have room..even if there isnt that much i can almost gaurentee you will get it for lower than the original price even if its only 500 after interest that 500 helps ,....
GOoD LUCK TO YOU !! you can to the inspection first let them know you would liike to know before you talk about price determining what you would be willing to offer !
 
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