How to avoid the bait & switch at a dealership

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How to avoid the bait & switch at a dealership

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13 minutes

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Mar 8, 2019

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The bait & switch is the oldest trick in the book for car dealerships, learn to recognize it and also avoid it before you even walk into the dealership!

Released:

Mar 8, 2019

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In this weekly podcast, we help people who are in the market for a used vehicle by giving out useful tips on all topics regarding used cars.

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