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This Is How To Stretch Your New Car Buying Dollars In 2026, According To Edmunds
15 Jul 2026 | Abstracted from AP News
To save money when car buying, Edmunds outlines a five-step playbook. First, choose used vehicles, particularly three-year-old cars, to avoid major depreciation. Second, expand your search area and get preapproved for loans from credit unions. Third, maximize trade-in value by getting multiple offers. Fourth, focus on the total cost of the car rather than monthly payments, which can hide high-interest, long-term debt. Finally, avoid rolling negative equity from an old loan into a new one.
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