HeyJaredMark McDonald
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- Sep 25, 2026
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I Sell Cars for a Living, and These Are the EV Myths That Won't Die (opens the original)
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The biggest fears about owning an EV aren't always the ones that matter most. Most people who walk into a car dealership these days have already made up their minds about whether they’re going to buy gas or electric. In my experience, there are a small number of people who are dedicated hybrid buyers, and an even smaller group that’s “EV curious,” but by and large, most buyers still buy gas-powered cars. The internal combustion engine has had a hold on the American psyche for a long time and con
Car Leasing vs. Financing: Which Is the Best Way to Buy a New Car? (opens the original)
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A longtime car salesperson explains why avoiding negative equity may matter more than owning outright. In the 20 years I’ve been selling cars (yikes), I’ve found there are two things that kill more car deals than anything else. Bad credit and negative equity. I think everybody understands bad credit, but what exactly is negative equity? Negative equity is when you owe more for a car than it’s worth. Let’s say you owe $17,000 on the car you’re driving, but if you had to sell it today, the most yo
Which Car Dealer Add-Ons Are Worth It? (opens the original)
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Don’t let surprise add-ons erase your discount before you sign the paperwork. Imagine this. You’re shopping for a new SUV and come across an ad on a dealer’s website. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price, or MSRP, is $37,233. There’s a discount of $3,351, which is the best you’ve seen so far. The ad lists a processing fee of $999 and a total price of $34,941 before taxes and fees. You’re not happy about that thousand-dollar processing fee, but everybody charges that. And the discount more t
10 Car-Buying Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands and How to Avoid Them (opens the original)
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Think you know how to buy a car? An industry veteran explains the costly mistakes that can undermine your deal before negotiations even begin. Over the years, I’ve noticed that customers often do things that don’t make much sense or pursue strategies that make buying a car more difficult and time consuming—even impossible in some cases. Here’s a short list of some of those mistakes. Good credit is power. Bad credit will cripple you. Nine times out of 10, when somebody gets a great deal, it’s bec
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