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Most people hate going car shopping because they have heard so much about the innumerable car dealer scams. In this blog you may learn about some seemingly innocent, but rather witty dealer scams. Today Only Price Car Dealer Scam This car dealer scam works till you are at the car dealer, but have not bought a new car yet. The dealer will give you a great price and will tell you that the price is only good until the end of the day. This car dealer scam will make you think it is a great deal and end up buying the car without checking what other car dealers have …

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Leasing a car may not be in your best interest; however, auto dealers don’t want you to know that. They often employ tricky maneuvers to tempt you to lease rather than purchase. It’s essential to educate yourself on all the ins and outs of leasing so that you can evaluate and make your own decision without “assistance” from the dealer. Below we discuss most frequent scams used by auto dealers. Any one of these could cost you a lot of money. Imagine how bad it could be if a dishonest dealer combined more than one of these leasing scams! 1. The dealer offers to take your current car as …

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Are you afraid to buy a used car because you don’t want to become victim of dealer fraud? It is, in fact, possible to buy a used car and avoid all kinds of dealer tricks and scams. One of the most important thing to do when you buy a used car is to inspect it before you purchase. Here are some tips on how to inspect a used car: The first thing you should do when you buy a used car is to walk around it and check the body, tires, registration and then scan the interior. Never look at the vehicle in the dark. Never look at the …

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There are several things you should know and consider before you decide to trade in your car. Learn the most common scams and dealer tricks the car dealers may try to use when you trade in your car. Generally, used car dealers make 2 to 3 times more in profit from the sale of used car trade ins than they do from selling new cars. When you trade in your car the dealer offers you much less than what your old car is worth, because he knows that most consumers have no idea what is the value of their car. In case the car dealer pays what your used …

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Most car dealership scams are very well hidden, so that if the car buyer do not really understand the car selling game from the inside, he/she will probably fall for them. In this article you can find only a few of the common dealer tactics used to scam you. You should starts protecting yourself against auto dealer fraud before you even enter the dealership. First of all research the cars you are interested in, try to narrow down your choices and find out the average cost of the model you intend to buy. If you are not well informed the car dealer will most likely try to talk you …

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There’s nothing like scams to bring your blood to a boil. The car industry is the one that is hit a lot by scams. New car dealers scams are a dime a dozen. You will surely find yourself as the next victim of these unscrupulous individuals, in case you are not vigilant enough. What you must know though is that there are several ways for protecting yourself from new car dealer scams and some the best methods to do so are discussed in this article. So if you are planning to buy a car and you want to protect yourself from scams, read on. You must be aware of the common …

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Car industry is one of the industries that are hit a lot by scams. It seems like a new scam is used by car dealers every day. And if you are not careful enough, you will probably become the next victim of these unscrupulous salespersons. However, you should know that there are ways to protect yourself from new car dealer scams. Here are some of the ways you can use to protect yourself from car dealer fraud. The best way to avoid new car dealer scams you must be aware of the common methods used by dealers to fool car buyers and make them spend more money than they …

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Spot Delivery usually occurs when a dealership allows a consumer to drive the vehicle home from the dealership even though the sale is not complete. If the customer decides to finance the vehicle at the dealership, the car dealer most often does not get a banks acceptance while the consumer is there at the dealership. Car dealer lets the buyer know that he/she can take the car home while the dealer’s finance department is arranging the financing. Spot delivery is not illegal in most states. Dealers are well aware of this and use the situation to implement various scams. One of these auto frauds happens when the dealer asks …

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There is nothing worse for a consumer than falling for an auto sales scam. The purchase of the vehicle is one of the most important purchases and if you fall for the scams of a car dealer you can loose a lot of money. However with a little bit of information you can avoid auto sales scams. Following are 5 important tips you can use to avoid auto dealer fraud. 1. Always go into a dealership with a strong understanding of how much you can afford for monthly payments. Remember, that a car dealer wants to sell you a car and make a profit and will often try to …

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Every car buyer can become a victim of dealer fraud, especially if you go to a dealership without being aware of common dealer tricks and pressure techniques. Thus you can end up paying hundreds or even thousands more on your car deal. Following are the most common car buying scams that come directly from a car dealer. 1. Remember that all car dealers are master negotiators and are trained on sales tricks and strategies. Often the sales staff of dealerships is offered formal or informal courses in persuasion. So it is very easy for the salesperson to talk you into a purchase. 2. “The deal won’t be here tomorrow!” …

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