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Car Buying Checklist

Buy a car wisely

Car buying involves setting a budget, checking total cost of ownership, inspecting and test driving, and negotiating price and financing carefully.

Plan Budget

Include taxes, insurance, fuel, and maintenance.

Inspect and Test

Test drive, check history reports, and consider pre-purchase inspections.

Negotiate

Separate price, trade-in, and financing; walk away if terms are poor.

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