If You Are Considering Trading in a Used Car When

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Multiple Choice

If you are considering trading in a used car when you purchase your new one, it is best to

• A) tell the dealer right away so that your trade-in credit can be calculated against the purchase of your new car.
• B) not trade the car in, but rather sell it yourself to someone else.
• C) negotiate the trade-in deal a separate transaction from the new car deal.
• D) not be too concerned about the value given, since dealers are required to give you at least blue book value.

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