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Chapter 3: The buying experience

Don't be intimidated when you buy a car! We'll teach you everything you need to know to get your best deal.

Everyone fears getting taken advantage of by a car salesperson. That's why you need to know what you want and where you can negotiate. Here you'll learn the mistakes a buyer makes, where a dealer has flexibility to make a deal, the tricks you need to be aware of and what those advertising sales pitches really mean. Once you've mastered this section, you'll be confident that you can get the best price and terms on your car.

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