Doug DeMuro
Freelance Writer at Freelance
I make YouTube car videos (https://t.co/ZlfATUJRYU) and I run @CarsAndBids.
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Oct 21, 2024 |
autotrader.com | Doug DeMuro
If you’ve ever shopped for a new car, you’ve probably heard the advice to wait until the end of the model year before making your purchase. The theory behind this tip is that eager dealers offer more discounts as they clear lots for next year’s model. But is this advice really accurate? Can you get a better deal by buying a car at the end of the model year? And if so, how much? We have the answers.
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Sep 12, 2024 |
autotrader.com | Doug DeMuro
If you’re interested in buying a used car, you’ve probably seen sellers or dealers advertising certain vehicles with all-highway miles. At first, this may seem confusing: Since highway miles are at high speeds, wouldn’t this be a bad thing? Or is it the other way around: Are city miles more challenging because of the constant stopping and starting associated with driving in town? We have the answer. Highway vs. City: Which Miles Are Easier on a Car?
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Sep 10, 2024 |
autotrader.com | Doug DeMuro
A lot of thought goes into the process of buying a used car. Of course, there’s reading reviews and taking a test drive. There’s securing financing, assessing the vehicle’s condition, and finding a car with the lowest possible odometer reading. But the most important part of buying a pre-owned vehicle is, of course, making sure the price is fair. If you aren’t sure how to do that, keep reading for a few tips to help you avoid paying too much for a used car.
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Aug 28, 2024 |
autotrader.com | Doug DeMuro
Powertrain warranty coverage may last up to 10 years, much longer than bumper-to-bumper warranties. Powertrain warranties cover repairs to components that bring power to the wheels. doesn’t mean every vehicle part has warranty coverage. A bumper-to-bumper warranty covers repairs for more parts but for a shorter period — often three years or 36,000 miles — compared to powertrain warranties. Check the plan details to understand which items and situations are excluded from warranty coverage.
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Aug 16, 2024 |
autotrader.com | Doug DeMuro
Invoice price is what the dealer paid the factory for a car; selling the vehicle for more than that amount is potential profit. Dealers may charge for add-ons, extras, and various fees, but these markups are often negotiable. Find common ground when negotiating from the sticker price because the dealership wants to sell you that car as much as or more than you want to buy it. One of the great mysteries of buying a vehicle is this: How much does a car dealer mark up a car? That’s a great question.
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