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Paying with cash used to be the preferred method when buying a car, but it’s not anymore. See why dealerships would rather not have you pay in cash. When shopping for a car, there are a few different ...

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Buying from a dealer may cost more, but a private seller isn’t always the bargain it seems. Here’s what you need to know. These days, I spend anywhere from 50 to 60 hours a week at the car dealership ...

While the prices of new EVs are continuing to climb on average, so are the costs of new cars in general. As of March, the average new car transaction price in the United States was almost $48,000, ...

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Carvana, like a few other online dealerships, advertises an “instant,” locked-in cash offer that’s valid for 7 days based on your car’s details and current market trends of similar cars in your area.