Car negotiation strategies from a dealer insider. Learn the phrases that cost you money, the questions that save you thousands, and how to hold your ground at any dealership.
The difference between a good deal and a bad deal usually comes down to nine questions. Ask them out loud. Write the answers down. If any one of them gets dodged, you already have your answer.
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