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Pre-owned Porsches are on display in the front lot at Porsche of Norwell in Norwell, Mass. in 2012.
Even though information is more readily available today than it’s ever been, buying a new car can be an intimidating process. There’s a lot of technology to keep track of, and salespeople are notorious for slinging buzzwords at unsuspecting consumers. Used car buying adds the unique challenges of decoding a car’s history through a visual inspection. Take our 17-question quiz to find out how savvy you are about car buying and the terminology you might encounter when you’re shopping for your next vehicle.
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