Car Buying Guides & Tips

Expert advice to help you make smarter car buying decisions. From budget planning to ownership costs, we've got you covered.

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Car Payment Calculator Mistakes

Car payment calculator mistakes in the US—forgetting tax/fees, using payment-first; use OTD first then payment calculator so you see true cost.

January 31, 20261 min read
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How AI Reads Dealer Quotes

How AI reads dealer quotes in the US—parses price, fees, add-ons so you see true OTD; use OTD calculator to build and compare so you don't overpay.

January 31, 20261 min read
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How Fair Price Calculators Work

How fair price calculators work in the US—comps for same make, model, trim, mileage in your area so you see fair value.

January 31, 20261 min read
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How to Improve Your Deal Score

How to improve your deal score in the US—pay at or below fair value, get OTD in writing, negotiate trade and financing separately so you get a better deal.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Lease vs Buy Calculator Results Explained

Lease vs buy calculator results explained for the US—total cost for lease vs buy over same period so you decide with data.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Trade-In Calculator Accuracy Explained

Trade-in calculator accuracy explained for the US—estimates from comps and condition; use as target, negotiate with dealer so you get fair trade.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Understanding Your AutoPremo Deal Score

Understanding your AutoPremo deal score in the US—how your deal compares to fair value and OTD so you see if you're getting a good deal.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Using Data to Decide Faster

Using data to decide faster in the US—fair value, OTD, total cost from autopremo.com so you know yes/no without guesswork.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Why Market Price Changes Daily

Why market price changes daily in the US—new listings, sales, seasonality; use price checker when you're ready so you see current market.

January 31, 20261 min read
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