six Car-Buying Mistakes to Avoid

By Susan Johnston Taylor, Contributor | Jan. 17, 2014, at Ten:15 a.m.

Experts are predicting strong sales in the fresh and used car markets this year, as many consumers substitute the cars they’ve been driving across the recession. If you’re planning to buy a car, perhaps during President’s Day weekend sales or another time of the year, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the most bang for your buck. “Most people are buying cars once every five years or once every eight years, so they don’t have a lot of practice,” says Eric Lyman, a senior analyst at truecar.com, a car-buying website that playmates with dealers and offers pricing estimates. Contine reading →