On Minimum Wage — Buying A Used Car

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Dark, burnt-smelling oil or cloudy coolant are major red flags.

Take the car to an independent mechanic before signing. buying a used car on minimum wage

Are you in a (parking/gas focus) or rural area (reliability/distance focus)?

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These dealers often have predatory interest rates (20%+).

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Budget an extra 10% of the purchase price for DMV fees and sales tax.