Between the used car shortage, rising gas prices, supply chain issues and inflation— it’s a really tricky time to buy a car. Today, Nicole brings on auto broker Alec Johnston to give the best advice if you’re looking to get a car in these, yes, unprecedented times.
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So I bought one, and here’s my story.
What You'll Learn
How I turned an expensive SUV purchase into a good money decision
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