CARTRIGO — Car Buying Guide
Free guides for Florida buyers — written from 20+ years of real automotive market experience. No affiliate links. No dealer bias. Just the information you need before you sign.
The average Florida car buyer pays $2,400 more than necessary. Not because they're naive — because the dealership has spent decades perfecting a process most buyers have never seen. This guide shows you exactly how to prepare before you walk in.
Read the guideDocumentation fee, dealer prep, market adjustment, VIN etching — Florida dealers can charge hundreds of dollars in fees beyond the car's price. Some are mandatory. Many are not. Know the difference before you sit down at the finance desk.
Read the guideDealers advertise one price. You pay another. The Out-The-Door price includes tax, title, registration and every fee — and it's the only figure that tells you what you'll actually spend. Here's how to calculate it yourself before visiting any dealership.
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