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Dealer Experience

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Buyers aren't thinking small, they're thinking fuel-efficient. Read the full story. | MORE

Just like any other business, there are good and bad car dealerships. And, just like finding the right car, finding the right dealership requires some research. Find out where to start here. | MORE

Read on to see what customers say are the best dealer service centers. | MORE

Car leasing is on the increase--but this time around, automakers are being more cautious. Learn about the latest lease deals here. | MORE

Finance

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A dealership’s finance and insurance desk can be tricky territory when it comes to finalizing a car deal. Know these negotiation tips before you go. | MORE

You've found the perfect car, and you've just negotiated a great price, but if you think the deal is done, think again. You may have to navigate through a heap of paperwork and a long list of dealer fees, so do your homework here. | MORE

Extras from the dealership can add thousands of dollars to your car loan and provide only minimal value. Learn about how to respond to those offers here. | MORE

With all the leasing deals around, it’s easy to wonder if leasing a car is better than buying. Here, we look at five of the main selling points a salesperson is likely to make to steer you into a lease and the "con" that goes along with each of them. | MORE

Buying New

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A staple in the Chevrolet lineup gets a makeover for the 2014 model-year. Will the new look still remind you of a police car? | MORE

Read what we liked and what we didn’t when it came to sizing up GMC’s popular five-passenger crossover. | MORE

Buick reveals a restyled Enclave for 2013. Read the full story for details. | MORE

Silver is the most popular car color for a reason, but what if you don't want to run with the herd? Learn how the color you pick can influence your ability to sell the car down the road. | MORE

Buying Used

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Welcome to week number three of our new and used-car best buys. This week, we venture into luxury-car territory with a budget of $40,000 or less. | MORE

Learn how you can get money back at lease trade-in and why alternative-fuel-powered vehicles depreciate faster than gas-powered competitors. | MORE

Certified pre-owned cars can give you piece of mind, but it comes at a cost. Find out how to decide whether used or CPO is best for you. | MORE

If you buy a used car, must you stay awake at night worrying about what might break the next day? Not necessarily. There are many ways to get coverage on your used car. Learn more here. | MORE

Buying CPO

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Read these tips before settling on the price of your certified pre-owned car. | MORE

Bloom explains how buying a certified pre-owned car made the shopping process easy. | MORE

Sorting through dealer inventory looking for a CPO car or truck doesn't have to be a daunting task. Follow these tips before you start your car search. | MORE

Nearly every automaker offers certified pre-owned cars through its dealer network, but these programs can vary widely from one manufacturer to another. Here's how to navigate through the CPO maze to determine if a certain one is right for you. | MORE