Show 'em who's boss: used car buying tactic that will level the playing field on the lot.

Publication: What's Hers

Publication Date: 01-DEC-05

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"Could you take a look at the car my cousin just bought?" my girlfriend asks. She thinks the car dealer may have charged her too much." If I've learned one thing buying and selling enough cars to stock a dealership, it's this: once money's changed hands, any problem with your new set of one you can walk away from. Take our quiz, designed to help any first-time car buyer minimize post-purchase grief.

1 The best way to protect yourself when buying a used car is to ...

a) buy from a big dealership

b) educate yourself

c) buy the most expensive vehicle you can afford

ANSWER: B. buying from a well known dealership doesn't mean you won't be taken advantage of. And paying more money doesn't necessarily guarantee a more reliable vehicle. Become an expert on the vehicle you're interested in. Research...

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