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How Some Dealerships Use 'Yo-yo Car Sales' To Take Buyers For A Ride
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Date:2025-04-26 17:26:00
Negotiating a purchase at a car dealership can be a stressful experience. But once you sign the deal and drive away, the car is yours right? Not necessarily.
NPR's Chris Arnold breaks down how some dealerships engage in a practice called a "yo-yo car sale" that can entrap people in bad deals.
In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.
Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
This episode was produced by Michael Levitt, Lauren Hodges and Meg Anderson. It was edited by Robert Little, Camila Domonoske and William Troop. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
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