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    How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off
    How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off
    How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off
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    How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off

    By Joseph Sutton

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    This used car buying guide will show you how much a used car is really worth and how to negotiate the very best deal for it with a professional salesperson or private party.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJoseph Sutton
    Release dateApr 18, 2011
    ISBN9781458122834
    How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off
    Author

    Joseph Sutton

    Joseph Sutton was born in Brooklyn and raised in Hollywood. He played football at the University of Oregon and graduated with a degree in philosophy. He earned a teaching credential and a degree in history at Cal State University Los Angeles and taught high school history and English for many years. Sutton, who has been writing for more than 50 years, has published over two dozen books. His essays and short stories have appeared in numerous national magazines and journals. He lives in San Francisco with his wife Joan.

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      How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off - Joseph Sutton

      How to Buy a Used Car

      Without Getting Ripped Off

      by

      Joseph Sutton

      Copyright 2011 by Joseph Sutton

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person. If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      1. Your Budget

      2. Four Ways to Buy a Used Car

      3. How to Sell Your Current Car

      4. Selecting the Right Car

      5. Taking the Car for a Diagnostic Checkup

      6. Getting the Lowest Price

      7. The Game of Salesmanship

      8. Negotiating to Buy the Car

      9. Meeting the Finance Manager

      10. Ten Point Checklist

      Conclusion

      About the Co-Author

      Other Titles by Joseph Sutton

      Connect with Joseph Sutton

      Introduction

      I am the co-author and good friend of a man who has been in the car business

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