Car-Buying Anxiety

I’m saving my money to buy a new car, and I don’t want it to end up being my dumbest investment. I’ve heard plenty of horror stories about the car-buying process from friends and relatives, and I’m not sure how to go about getting the best price. Help me!

--Carol Hayman, Austin, Texas

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The Fool Responds: If you have access to the Web, head on over to https://www.edmunds.com, where you can find out exactly how much the roadster of your dreams costs the dealer. At your library or a bookstore, pick up Edmunds’ car-buying guides or Remar Sutt