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Buying a New Car?

Car buying is not a task to be taken lightly. The cost of a new car equals almost what my parents paid for their first home. It’s imperative to do behind the scenes research to ensure you get a great deal.
Do not be in a hurry! Car dealers can detect the scent of desperation [...]

Most Common Extras at Closing when Buying a Car

Description
Your price
Dealers costs

Rust proofing
$800
$40

Extended warranty
$1200
$300

Scotch guard
$300
$5

Car alarm
$400
$100

Paint sealant
$300
$10

Credit/insurance costs
$200
$30

Detailing and pin striping
$299
$30

Total of extras
$3499
$515

Extra monthly payment total
$97
$0

As you can see, these extras will get you in the end. If you can, you should avoid them all together. They are worth far more to the dealer than they are to you.
By now, you should know all [...]

Closing Without the Extra Costs

So many people get ripped off after they have already closed the deal. They get you on the extras and the warranties at that point.
The extras are things like rust proofing, scotch guarding etc. It seems pretty straight forward but you would be surprised at how many people get taken on these.
The trickiest closing [...]

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