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The Right Way to Buy a Car: Your Game Plan
Learn the right order of steps for buying a car, why the monthly payment question is a trap, and the four places a deal can hide money.
4 min6-question quizStudy guide
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Buying a Car the Right Way
Become an informed buyer before you visit a dealer: budget for total cost, research the car and its depreciation, understand J.D. Power, Black Book and Kelley Blue Book values and loan-to-value, get pre-approved, spot rate markups and payment games, negotiate the out-the-door price before any credit pull, handle back-end products and your trade-in, and read every line of the contract.
13 video lessonsTake quizzes in 850ai
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How Much Car Can You Afford? Total Cost and Loan Term
Learn how to budget for a car from its total cost of ownership, how the loan term changes the interest you pay, and why a down payment helps.
4 min6-question quizStudy guide
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Research the Car: Reliability, Recalls, History and Inspection
Learn how to research a car before you buy: free recall checks, NMVTIS title history, the FTC Buyers Guide, odometer disclosure, the test drive, and an independent inspection.
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FAQ
Is Buying a Car the Right Way free on 850 University?
Yes — 13 of 13 lessons in this course are free with an 850ai account. Watch on YouTube anytime; create a free account to take quizzes and track progress.
How many lessons are in Buying a Car the Right Way?
This course includes 13 short video lessons, each followed by a quiz when you learn inside the 850ai app.
Can I dispute errors on my credit report after this course?
850 University teaches the concepts; 850ai can analyze your credit report and generate dispute letters when you are ready. Start free at my850.ai/landing.
Put this course into action
Learn the strategy here, then let 850ai analyze your credit report and generate dispute letters tailored to your accounts.