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In this episode of TFL Car Chat, they break down the sneakiest dealer tactics, the hidden fees, the pressure tricks, and the rookie mistakes that have cost them time, money, and sanity over the years.They also share real stories from their own painful purchases, explain how to spot red flags before signing anything, and offer the strategies that actually work for getting a fair deal in 2025’s chaotic car market.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":146.16,"endTime":152.64,"type":"car","title":"Fiat 500","url":"/cars/fiat/500","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/0_Fiat_500_-_Rome.JPG","quote":"...I have purchased recently last year with the Fiat 500, it was such a unbelievably negative experience w...","canonicalId":"car:fiat:500","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"imageAttribution":"Jean-Pol GRANDMONT (CC BY-SA 3.0)"}},{"startTime":163.44,"endTime":168.4,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model S","url":"/cars/tesla/model-s","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/20180630_Tesla_Model_S_70D_2015_midnight_blue_left_front.jpg","quote":"...yesterday I just sold our 2014 Tesla Model S and that process was buying it was great, selling it was horrendous until I actually found the right buyer...","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model-s","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Tesla Model S is a fully electric luxury sedan known for its impressive range, performance, and technology features. 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