Consumer Reports' tips for buying a new car right now

The publication's experts outlined some practical tips for buying a new car in this challenging market

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It’s not a great time to buy a car. Prices are high — with the average new car costing close to $50,000 — and it’s hard to purchase a budget model without scores of bells and whistles.

"The buying experience keeps getting worse," said Consumer Reports’ Mike Quincy. "These days, dealerships are less likely to budge on pricing unless they have too many of a particular model in stock, or if........

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