Car buyers beware: Discounts are nearly non-existent and more dealers are tacking on a surcharge above sticker price given the shortage of inventory.
Author: Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press
Looking to buy a new car? You could be paying $20k or more above sticker price
Car buyers beware: Discounts are nearly non-existent and more dealers are tacking on a surcharge above sticker given the shortage of inventory.
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