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You see a local dealer’s ad in the paper — a nice 2004 Ford Mustang with only 35,649 miles on it, for $7455.00. Unbelievable! The ad says that the vehicle has gone through a 40-point safety inspection and that they “wouldn’t sell a vehicle they didn’t believe in.” This offer seems too good to ignore, so off to the lot you go.

Two days after taking it home, this same “deal” dies in your driveway, and you find out (the hard way) that there is no warranty — you bought this puppy “as is”, remember? The transmission is toast, it’s going to cost you $3,600, and the “honest” dealer you bought this beauty from is giving you the run-around. Why shouldn’t he — he already has your money! An ugly lesson? Yes, but the following advice will help make sure this won’t happen again: Continued