When it's time to buy a new car, you'll want to head to a local new car dealership. Then, tell the Subaru dealership these things so that he or she can help you with the car buying process.

1. Your Budget 

The first thing that you should mention to the dealer is your car-buying budget. After all, there is no reason for you to waste time looking at cars that you can't afford, and you don't want to risk getting excited about a vehicle that costs more than what you're hoping to spend.

2. Your Intended Means of Paying for the Car

Next, you should talk to your dealer about the way that you are planning on paying for the car. If you're going to be paying in cash, make sure that you mention this; after all, you could score a discount for paying in cash. If you're going to need help with financing, the dealer needs to know so that he or she can help you. If you already have a loan secured, then you can mention this to the dealer so that you don't waste time applying for additional loans.

3. Whether or Not You Have a Trade-In

If you have a vehicle that you're going to be trading in, make sure that you drive it to the dealership and tell the dealer that you're intending to use it as a trade-in. Then, the dealer can take a look at the car and help determine how much you will get for the car as a trade-in. This impacts your car buying budget and financing, so it should be mentioned early in the process.

4. What You Do and Don't Want in a Vehicle

Perhaps most importantly, it's important to talk to the dealer about what you do and don't want in a vehicle. The dealer should have a solid knowledge about the cars that are on the lot and can help you make the right choice. For example, you might be concerned about gas mileage because you have a long commute; if this is the case, tell the dealer so that he or she can help you choose a fuel-efficient vehicle. If you're going to be using your car as your family car, your dealer will need to know about this so that he or she can help you choose a vehicle that has plenty of space and that will be comfortable for the entire family.