Buying a new car is one of the most expensive financial decisions you will make, yet it's in no way simple, clear, or direct. How can you cut through the crap?
We'd have to ask, "Has this car ever been loaned out as a courtesy car or rental?" You need to know if the car has been taken out and hooned by the dealership staff, and you want to be able to bargain the price down if that's the case.
We already know what you should ask when buying a used car, but what about when the car's new?
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