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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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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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Credit Score & Approval

How Dealers Use Credit to Increase Profits

How dealers use credit to increase profits in the US—rate markup, payment focus, and bundling so you avoid overpaying.

January 31, 20262 min read
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Conversion-Focused Content

Red Flags That Mean You're Overpaying

Red flags that mean you're overpaying in the US—price above fair value, no written OTD, payment focus; use price checker and OTD calculator so you don't overpay.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Conversion & Decision Support

The Cost of Rushing a Car Purchase

The cost of rushing a car purchase in the US—overpaying, wrong car, bad terms—and how to slow down with data so you don't pay the price.

January 31, 20263 min read
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Negotiation & Dealer Psychology

The One Question Dealers Hate Answering

The one question car dealers in the US hate answering—and why asking it protects you from overpaying.

January 31, 20264 min read
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Car Pricing & Fair Value

What Is a Fair Price for a New Car in 2026?

Learn what a fair new car price looks like in 2026—MSRP, incentives, dealer discounts, and how to know you're not overpaying in the US market.

January 31, 20266 min read
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Car Pricing & Fair Value

What Is a Fair Price for a Used Car by Mileage?

Learn how mileage affects fair used car prices in the US—formulas, ranges by mileage tier, and how to know you're not overpaying.

January 31, 20265 min read
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Car Pricing & Fair Value

Why Some Cars Are Always Overpriced

Certain cars and segments are routinely overpriced in the US. Learn why—demand, scarcity, branding—and how to avoid overpaying.

January 31, 20265 min read
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