Consumer Reports ShopSmart magazine is exploring for an article and needs your help. If you're a woman who negotiated a great deal on a new or used car, we would love to hear your story.

Did you buy online or at a walk-in dealership? How did you research your purchase? How did you go about negotiating? What troubles did you encounter and how did you overcome them?

• We are looking for a quick synopsis of your experience, good and bad, with any tips you might share. There is a discussion going in the Cars forums on this topic, where you can engage other shoppers. If you prefer to contact us privately, there is information in that forum on how to do so.

In addition, we may want to reach out to some women with particularly intriguing stories to follow up. Do indicate if you would welcome being reached by a Consumer Reports reporter.

For submissions in Comments below, or in the forums, please include:

• Year
• Make
• Model
• Options
• Amount paid
• Bought online or at dealership
• Your negotiating strategy
• Tip for other shoppers
• OK for a reporter to contact by e-mail

If you know the invoice or CR Bottom Line Price for your vehicle (or the "book" value if a used vehicle), please post that as well.

Thanks for your help,

—Anne McKay