1. Get financing ahead of time through credit union. (Dealers provide expensive financing.)
   2.Check reliability stats (consumer reports).
2. Research vehicle values, edmunds, kbb, nada
3. Start shopping online. Make sure quotes include all junk fees. cargurus, iseecars, autotrader, carvana, carmax
4. Run VIN.
5. Get inspection.
6. Seal the deal, avoid gotcha fees, compare financing. Any vehicle warrantee, buy from manufacturer, not dealer.

80% of car purchases are used cars. Wow.

Why? Because the prices are too high & they give very little back for your trade-in.