Advertised price jumps thousands at the desk
The advertised used-car price was competitive, but the worksheet includes protection packages, tracking equipment and other preinstalled items that were not ob…
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Wrangler: buyer wants to pay with cashier check on a weekend
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I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you settle sale price first, then trade value,…
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2018 Ford F-150 — is this actually a good used-car deal
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Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection — 2022 Maverick
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Anyone else: open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car — 2023
In Phoenix, the car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protection actually worth paying for versus a…
Buyback repair file ends before the claimed final fix
The supplied history does not include the work the seller says resolved the complaint. What is the next practical question for the seller or lender?
Seller notice filed but toll agency needs separate evidence
The title office record is updated, but the toll dispute requests additional documentation. I can ask for another document, but I want to request the right one…
Optional product described as already installed
The store says a tracking product cannot be removed from the deal. The quoted figures are not final, so I am focused on the process first. What is the next pra…
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Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
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