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The Buyer's Desk
Writing about how car deals actually get priced — fees, financing, add-ons, and the numbers dealerships would rather explain in person. First posts are being written now.
Coming soon
What we're publishing first
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Every fee on a buyer's order, ranked by how negotiable it is
Doc fees, dealer prep, VIN etch, nitrogen — which ones move and which ones don't.
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How rate markup works, and how to catch it
The gap between the lender's buy rate and the rate you're offered is often pure profit.
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Why the monthly payment is the wrong number
Payment-first negotiating hides term length, markup, and add-ons. Anchor on out-the-door instead.
Don't want to wait for the reading list? Have Tavo look at your actual numbers instead.