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Wheels of Fortune

A little-known corner of the used car business is thriving in a sour economy. Click on the video at right to hear reporter Ken Bensinger talk about the story.

A vicious cycle in the used-car business

First of three parts

Investors place big bets on Buy Here Pay Here used-car dealers

Second of three parts

A hard road for the poor in need of cars

Last of three parts

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Wheels of Fortune

A vicious cycle in the used-car business

Investors place big bets on Buy Here Pay Here used-car dealers

A hard road for the poor in need of cars

Photos: Dealers and Buyers

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One car’s trail of ownership