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1.
When you have settled on a price for a used car at a dealership, that price is not the final price that you will pay for the transaction.
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True. After that part, you still have various fees and taxes to pay.
2.
When buying a used car, your objective should be to pay as close to the _______ as possible.
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Wholesale price. While your goal will be to come as close as possible to the wholesale price, the seller will still want to sell at the retail price.
3.
When you are buying a used car, which of the following sources of information is most likely to provide accurate and reliable information about car prices?
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Kelley Blue Book. This publication is well established and often relied on by dealers as well as purchasers. Wholesale and retail prices for used cars are listed.
4.
Who of the following is more likely to offer a lower price on a given used vehicle?
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A private party. Though this is not a hard-and-fast rule, private party vehicles typically cost less than dealer vehicles. One reason is the lack of overhead.
5.
Before purchasing a used car, it is recommended that you have the car checked by a trusted mechanic.
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True. An inspection by a trusted mechanic can be the best insurance against purchasing a car likely to be subject to major repair bills.