# Interesting Article and Video on buying a New or Used Vehicle… **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [October 12, 2023, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-article-and-video-on-buying-a-new-or-used-vehicle/193339 "2023-10-12T03:07:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LoudThunder](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/loudthunder/32/27769_2.png) [@LoudThunder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoudThunder)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2023, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-article-and-video-on-buying-a-new-or-used-vehicle/193339/1 "2023-10-12T03:07:43Z")
Here is an interesting article on buying a car, new or used… We gotten so many postings from new members who ask, “Is this a good price?” for a certain car that is for sale at a dealership. And they have not done any research on the vehicle in question (cost, reliability, cost of maintenance, etc…). You can read the ariticle or watch the video, which is more entertaining than reading the article… The included video is a TikTok and it sometimes does not come up, so the Link is included below… > **[This Former Car Dealership Employee Just Explained How To Buy A Car Without...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/shelbyheinrich/car-buying-tips-tiktok?origin=web-hf)** > > "I've seen this car dealership bury 18-year-olds in their vehicle for LIFE. Meaning they're never gonna get a return on it, they're never gonna be able to pay if off." WARNING, this video should be rated “R” for Mature Audiences due to the “Earthy Language,” but nothing you would not heat on any school bus… [https://v16m-default.tiktokcdn-us.com/24029ed0a39824b6c282e5bcfd40be27/6527b004/video/tos/useast2a/tos-useast2a-ve-0068c002/oUI3s6JhUhI3fDXkAJRERiRfcNHmUAEJBzIBQI/?a=1988&ch=0&cr=3&dr=0&lr=tiktok\_m&cd=0|0|1|3&cv=1&br=2638&bt=1319&bti=NDU3ZjAwOg%3D%3D&cs=0&ds=3&ft=\_G6uMBnZq8ZmojanCQ\_vjeyhsAhLrus&mime\_type=video\_mp4&qs=0&rc=ZDhnOmc3OjhnZTdlZWlmNUBpM3F2bjs6Zmo7bTMzNzczM0BfNDJiY142NjQxLjJfMTA0YSMxZWIxcjRnNnFgLS1kMTZzcw%3D%3D&l=20231012022920B2B8F0EA23C8ED3EE004&btag=e00020000](https://v16m-default.tiktokcdn-us.com/24029ed0a39824b6c282e5bcfd40be27/6527b004/video/tos/useast2a/tos-useast2a-ve-0068c002/oUI3s6JhUhI3fDXkAJRERiRfcNHmUAEJBzIBQI/?a=1988&ch=0&cr=3&dr=0&lr=tiktok_m&cd=0%7C0%7C1%7C3&cv=1&br=2638&bt=1319&bti=NDU3ZjAwOg%3D%3D&cs=0&ds=3&ft=_G6uMBnZq8ZmojanCQ_vjeyhsAhLrus&mime_type=video_mp4&qs=0&rc=ZDhnOmc3OjhnZTdlZWlmNUBpM3F2bjs6Zmo7bTMzNzczM0BfNDJiY142NjQxLjJfMTA0YSMxZWIxcjRnNnFgLS1kMTZzcw%3D%3D&l=20231012022920B2B8F0EA23C8ED3EE004&btag=e00020000) The only advice I would add is if the salesperson makes any promises, get it in writing… And if the vehicle is not ready, not on lot yet, in for service, etc… and they tell you it will be ready in X-days, get that is writing also… Time is of the essence. The (Year, Make, and Model) will be ready for pickup by (the promised date) or this contract in null and void and all deposits and the (trade-in) will be returned immediately. I’ve written about this “Time is of the essence” clause previously. And you can read it here… > [@Figured out, can delete, thanks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/figured-out-can-delete-thanks/191326/7): > > I’ve written this before and even though it will not help the OP, it may help the next person. When the Salesperson promises you anything, you get it in writing, especially when they use the words, “Don’t’ worry…” Every contract we sign, vehicle purchases, plumbing work, renovation/construction, electrical, repair, roof replacement, appliance purchases, etc… we include a “Time is of the Essence Clause.” That means the provider has only so long to provide the product or service or item or the …