Month: September 2026
How to Buy Your Next Car Without Overpaying (Ep. 143)

How to Buy Your Next Car Without Overpaying (Ep. 143)

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Thinking about buying a car? It can feel overwhelming, especially when prices, financing, trade-offs, and dealership tactics all compete for your attention. 

How do you know you’re paying a fair price, and what steps can help you avoid expensive mistakes before you sign?

In this episode, Dennis O’Keefe shares practical strategies to help you make more confident car-buying decisions. He explains why keeping your current vehicle longer can often save more than upgrading, how thorough research changes negotiations, considerations when evaluating a lease, and why buying used may offer meaningful advantages. Dennis also walks through negotiating over the phone, comparing total ownership costs instead of monthly payments, and researching rebates before stepping into a dealership.

Key takeaways:

  • Why keeping your current vehicle longer can often reduce long-term ownership costs and financial stress.
  • How researching pricing, reliability, recalls, and ownership costs changes your buying position.
  • What lease agreements often hide beyond the advertised monthly payment and why it matters.
  • Why buying a used vehicle can reduce depreciation and avoid early ownership headaches.
  • How negotiating remotely and verifying incentives helps compare offers more accurately.
  • And more!

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