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While the salesperson may want to focus your attention on your potential monthly payment, remaining focused on the out-the-door (OTD) price can keep you from paying too much overall. The OTD price includes additional fees, such as dealer service and handling fees, extended warranties, taxes, title and licensing. These fees can add more than $10,000 to your vehicle’s price, so make sure the seller gives you a detailed breakdown before you leave the lot.

Buying a used car is a smart choice, especially as current car prices are sky-high. If you’ve found a used car you like, get to know its history. Details such as its accident and maintenance history, age and mileage and the status of its title are important to know.

It’s important to know how many owners a used vehicle has had and how it was maintained. Ask if the car has been serviced at a dealership or by an independent mechanic, and determine whether maintenance records are available. A vehicle that’s had many owners may indicate that the car has serious mechanical problems — so much so that the previous owners sold it rather than fixed it. One to three owners for a six-year-old car is normal.