Do you dread going to a car dealer to haggle for a new set of wheels? Good Housekeeping says why not look for a new car using the internet. Knowing the right sites and what to do on them can make car shopping a breeze.

“The dealers who are willing to negotiate on the internet know that you are a smart shopper and they are willing to go rock bottom prices," says Wally Konrad, Money Editor, Good Housekeeping. "And you can take a lot of that anxiety that people have about negotiating for a new car right out of the process.”

Good Housekeeping recommends CarsDirect.com and Edmunds.com as two good websites for getting started.

“Someone who’s looking to learn the price of a car can find out not only the sticker price but also what the dealer has paid. So they will know exactly what is being paid, on average, for that car in that color with those options within their zip code,” says Konrad.

And what about trading-in your old car? “Someone very savvy about new car research might neglect to look up the value of their used car and then they may leave money on the table in that trade in value,” Konrad explains.

That’s why “Confessions of a Car Salesman” and “Ten Steps to Finding the Right Car for You” are almost required reading. And, in the end, don’t forget to take your time!

“Sometimes you are signing things and you haven’t even read them. This way everything gets sent to you by the Internet. You can read it, your husband can read it, and your lawyer can read it. Whatever you need to do to feel secure about what you’re signing, you have the time to do it. And some dealers will even bring the car to you and you sign right in your home,” says Konrad.

Good Housekeeping suggests after you’ve found the car you think you want online, go to a dealer to actually test drive it and kick the tires. You want to be sure the car “feels” right before you buy it.

For more tips on car shopping, check out the June issue of Good Housekeeping or visit www.goodhousekeeping.com.