Buying a car should be exciting, but for retirees living on a fixed income, one bad dealership decision could affect their finances for years. What starts as a reasonable vehicle purchase can quickly become thousands of dollars more expensive when financing charges, unnecessary add-ons, and confusing sales tactics enter the picture.
Some dealerships rely on aggressive sales strategies that make it difficult for customers to understand exactly what they’re paying. And while these practices can affect buyers of any age, retirees may have less time or income available to recover from an expensive mistake.
