Score! 25 Ways to Save Money
Your guide to getting a great deal on everything from airfare to zucchini. (Don't miss our updated
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Paige Greenfield and Meredith Bryan
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USED CAR: FIND CHEAPER WHEELS IN THREE EASY STEPS
1. Check sites like
AutoTrader.com and
Craigslist.org.
"Used-car dealers are trying to make a profit," says Philip Reed, senior consumer advice editor at
Edmunds.com. "Private parties just want to turn their car into cash."
2. If you do go to a dealer, look for less-popular (and cheaper) hues like green, red, or yellow.
3. Get the car's vehicle identification number (VIN) and run a vehicle history report at
CARFAX.com or
AutoCheck.com.
From the
August 2010 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
