How to Buy a Car Without Breaking the Bank: Tips From a Car Dealer Turned Professor

In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan is joined by guest Brian Bastin to discuss how to buy a car without breaking the bank. Brian spent 14 years as a general manager and minority operating partner of Mercedes-Benz of Palm Beach, and he is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Program Director at Keiser University’s Flagship Campus, where he teaches automotive management and finance. He’s the perfect person to teach us how to navigate the car-buying process with minimal stress and maximum savings. John and Brian discuss how to prepare before you visit the car lot, how to deal with the sales team, and much more.  

More on this episode from WalletHub: 

• Compare Car Loan Rates
• Car Affordability Calculator 
• Car Lease or Buy Calculator 
• Best Credit Cards for Buying a Car 
• Credit Score Needed to Buy a Car 
• New vs. Used Cars 

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