Car-Buying Tips: Avoid These Dealership Tactics and Traps

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A former car sales worker shares tips on TikTok for getting a better deal on trade-ins at dealerships. Key advice includes not revealing your trade-in until after negotiating the purchase price, not specifying a desired trade-in value, considering sales tax implications, avoiding accompanying salespeople during trade-in inspections, and highlighting any upgrades on your vehicle. However, some viewers argue these tips may not apply universally across all dealerships.
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