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Laura Bogart

Buying a Car? 4 Ways To Tell Instantly if You’re Overpaying

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Between test drives and paperwork — not to mention pressure from a sales rep — it’s hard to know whether you’re paying too much when buying a car. And of course, the worst time to discover you’ve paid too much for your new ride is after you’re already home, keys in hand.

Fortunately, we spoke with Zach Shefska, president and CEO of CarEdge, who shared several savvy tips for honing in your car-buying skills and intuition. With careful research and preparation, he said, you can spot a bad price almost immediately. Here’s what you should pay attention to in order to avoid being taken for a ride.

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