Car Buying Guides & Tips

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Dealer Fees & Add-Ons

Add-Ons That Actually Make Sense

Add-Ons that actually make sense in the US—gap if underwater, extended warranty at fair price; decide before you go.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Long-Tail High-Intent

Are Dealer Fees Negotiable?

Are dealer fees negotiable in the US—some are (doc fee, prep, add-ons); tax and title are mandatory; get full OTD in writing.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Dealer Fees & Add-Ons

Dealer Add-Ons You Should Always Refuse

Dealer add-ons you should always refuse in the US—overpriced protection, VIN etching, fabric protection so you don't overpay.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Ownership Cost Breakdown

Hidden Fees That Inflate Car Ownership Cost

Hidden fees that inflate car ownership cost in the US—doc fees, add-ons, registration, and how to avoid overpaying.

January 31, 20262 min read
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AI + Smart Buying

How AI Detects Dealer Markups

How AI detects dealer markups in the US—comparing asking price to market, ADM, add-ons, and bloated fees.

January 31, 20262 min read
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Dealer Fees & Add-Ons

How AI Flags Unnecessary Dealer Fees

How AI flags unnecessary dealer fees in the US—data on typical fees and add-ons so you see what's fair.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Internal Tool-Driven Topics

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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Dealer Fees & Add-Ons

How Dealers Hide Profit in Fees

How dealers hide profit in fees in the US—doc fee, prep, add-ons can be marked up so you get full OTD in writing.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Car Pricing & Fair Value

How Dealers Mark Up Cars (And How to Beat It)

Learn how dealers mark up new and used cars in the US—MSRP, market adjustments, add-ons, and how to avoid overpaying.

January 31, 20264 min read
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