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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Payments, Budgets & Affordability

20/4/10 Rule Explained

20/4/10 rule explained for the US—20% down, 4-year max term, 10% of income max payment so you don't overpay.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Financing & Interest Rates

36 vs 48 vs 60 vs 72 Month Loans Compared

36 vs 48 vs 60 vs 72 month loans compared in the US—payment and total interest so you choose the right term.

January 31, 20262 min read
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AI + Smart Buying

AI-Generated Negotiation Scripts Explained

AI-generated negotiation scripts in the US—what they are, how they work, and how to use them so you don't overpay.

January 31, 20262 min read
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AI + Market Evolution

AI-Powered Buyer Protection

AI-powered buyer protection in the US—fair value, OTD, total cost so you don't overpay; use autopremo.com so you have that protection.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Advanced Negotiation (Mid–Bottom Funnel)

Anchoring Tactics Dealers Use

Anchoring tactics dealers use in the US—high first offer, payment focus, trade bundling so you counter with data.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Credit Score & Approval

Bad Credit Car Buying: What to Avoid

Bad credit car buying what to avoid in the US—payment focus, long term, buy-here-pay-here traps so you don't overpay.

January 31, 20262 min read
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Financing & Interest Rates

Best Financing Strategy for Car Buyers

Best financing strategy for car buyers in the US—OTD first, shop rate, shortest term you can afford so you don't overpay.

January 31, 20262 min read
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SEO Long-Tail

Best Time to Buy a New Car

Best time to buy a new car in the US—end of year, model changeover, and how to use data any time so you don't overpay.

January 31, 20262 min read
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Payments, Budgets & Affordability

Budgeting for Multiple Vehicles

Budgeting for multiple vehicles in the US—total payment and cost for all cars; use affordability and total cost so you don't over-borrow.

January 31, 20261 min read
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