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How to Buy a Used Car in 8 Simple Steps

8. Sort Out Insurance and Extras

As you sign the final papers, the dealer will likely try to sell you special add-on items. Slow down! Almost anything they sell in that back office can be bought somewhere else. Take your time and compare their prices to what you find online.

Do not forget your car insurance! It is legally required in almost every single state to drive. Even if it is not, your bank will firmly force you to buy it before you leave the lot. Reach out to your agent to grab cheap coverage today.

Congratulations, you did it! After a long journey, you finally own a great car. Now, just take amazing care of it. Wash it and fix it up so it holds its value perfectly. When you eventually sell it, you want top dollar for your trade-in!

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