Knowing what to bring with you when buying a car can be one of the most intimidating aspects of the process. You know you’re serious about buying a new car, but you aren’t 100% sure what documents...
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3 Ways to Know How Much Can You Negotiate on a New Car – Insights From a Former Dealer
“I got a great deal.” “How do you know?” I asked? “Well, I negotiated over $2,000 off the original price, so I’m pretty sure I made out well. Didn’t I?” After doing this for as long as I have, it...
What to Do If You’re Scammed by Car Dealership
It’s always upsetting to learn that someone’s overcharged you for something. When I was asked “What can you do if you're scammed by a car dealership?”, I knew I had to answer it. Legitimately, if...
What Credit Score Do Car Dealers Use?
America runs on credit. Odds are, when you step foot in a car dealership you’ll need to be prepared to fill out a form or two that let the dealer check your credit score. However, many people don’t...

How Much Do Dealers Markup Used Cars? It’s Less Than You Think
Do you ever wonder why car dealers are always trying to buy your car? It has something to do with how much dealers markup used cars. There is a lot of money to be made in used cars. In my career,...
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