Heres your road map for car-buying success, created with the first-time new-car shopper in mind. Follow these nine steps and the articles listed in each one and youll be able to navigate what can otherwise be a complicated and daunting process.
Calculate your car payment for a lease.
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Calculate your car payment for a basic car loan.
10 Things You Should Tell Your Car Salesman
25 Tips for Easier Family Car Shopping
Decoding a cars vehicle identification number (VIN) can assist you when making a decision about a used car purchase. Look up a cars history with our VIN Record Check.
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The following steps will tell you how to locate, price and negotiate to buy the car you want.
Behind the Scenes at a Car Dealership
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When You Shouldnt Sleep on a Car Deal
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The Millennial Used Car Project – Chapter 4
program answers car buyers No. 1 concern by providing up-front, guaranteed pricing for new cars.
Calculate your ideal price range for buying a car.
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When Buying Used Makes More Sense Than Leasing
How to locate, price and negotiate to buy a good used car.
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How To Avoid Online Car-Buying Fraud
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When Is the Best Time to Buy a Car?
Used cars are a smart choice for budget-minded people. And while lots of things about used car shopping are the same as for new car shopping, there are important differences, too.
How To Buy a Truck or SUV To Haul Your Boat
Car-buying fees are confusing and costly for buyers. Find out ahead of time which new car fees are legit.
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Used EV
While we could attempt to explain the process of negotiating, we thought it would be more helpful to eavesdrop on several real negotiations.
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