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Black Friday Car Shopping: Everything You Need to Know

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OK, you’ve got your eye on Walmart’s Black Friday deals … but aim higher: Black Friday can also be a great time to buy a car. Deals in 2017 were strong, and like the never-ending replays of “A Christmas Story” on cable TV, we’re expecting a repeat performance this year.

Related: Read This if Reliability Ranks High on Your Car-Shopping Checklist

Whether it’s to trade in your old wheels in anticipation of winter, upgrade your ride after months of saving or surprise that special someone with the ultimate giant, red-bow-bedecked gift, November and December are popular months for car shoppers.

If you’re in the market, check back with us right here throughout the holiday season as we bring you updated info on incentives and deals, along with sleighfuls of advice on how to snag the best deals.

In the meantime, here’s everything you need to know about car shopping this winter:

New, Used or Certified Pre-Owned?

9 Fine Choices for Used-Car Shoppers

How to Negotiate With a Car Dealer

6 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Bought My First Car

Buying Your First Family Car

Pros and Cons of Buying a CPO Vehicle

The Basics of Buying a CPO Vehicle

What’s the Average Car Payment?

Inside the Finance and Insurance Room

How to Win the Car Financing Game

What Is an APR?

Making Sense of New-Car Warranties

Should I Buy a New or Used Car?

First-Time Buyers: Pitfalls to Avoid at the Dealer

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Jennifer Geiger

News Editor Jennifer Geiger joined the automotive industry in 2003, much to the delight of her Corvette-obsessed dad. Jennifer is an expert reviewer, certified car-seat technician and mom of three. She wears a lot of hats — many of them while driving a minivan.

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