Car Buying
Is your new car a lemon? How lemon laws work and where to get help
If your new car keeps going back to the shop for the same problem, your state's lemon law may require the manufacturer to replace it or...
Car buying tips from a professional car negotiator
Plain-English guides from someone who has negotiated car deals for buyers since 2002: how to negotiate a car lease, which dealer add-ons and finance office charges to refuse, how to handle a trade-in, and how to get a fair out-the-door price.
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New, CPO, and lease, nationwide
New, CPO, and lease, nationwide
Latest car buying articles
Dealer Fees and Add-Ons
Car price disclosure rules: what a dealer has to tell you about the total price
The price in the ad and the price on the contract are often two different numbers. Here is what the rules say a dealer must disclose...
Dealer Fees and Add-Ons
Dealer add-ons to avoid (and how to get them removed)
Add-ons are where a good price turns into an average one. Here is what to refuse, what might be worth it, and how to get the...
Leasing
How to negotiate a car lease: price, money factor, and residual
The monthly payment is the number dealers want you to negotiate. It is the wrong one. Here are the four numbers that actually decide what a...
Car Buying
Car broker vs car buying service: who actually works for you?
Both promise a better deal without the haggling. The difference is who pays them, and that decides who they are really working for.
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