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This podcast is more than car talk - it's consumer defense; financial literacy; protecting would be car-buyers from predatory practices; and helping buyers WIN the buying game!
“how not to get ripped off buying a car”
“car dealer pressure tactics”
“should I finance or pay cash for a car”
- used car buying
- car buying mistakes
- how to buy a used car
- dealership tactics
- car negotiation tips
- first time car buyer
- car insurance
- dealer fees
- what to do if car is a lemon
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S1E10 Episode #10 - Bought a Lemon? Here's What You Can Do Next #26010
Bought a used car that turned out to be a lemon? In this episode, Debra shares the exact steps to take when a used car purchase goes wrong—from documenting issues to taking action with the seller and…
S1E9 Episode #9: Did I just Buy a Lemon? Signs Something isn't Right #26009
In this episode of Making Car Sense, Debra walks you through the early warning signs that your used car may be a potential lemon. From strange noises and warning lights to problems that appear within…
S1E8 Episode #8: You Bought The Car - Now What? The First Steps After Your Purchase #26008
In this episode of Making Car Sense, Debra walks you through the critical first steps after buying a used car—steps that can protect your safety, your finances, and the life of your vehicle. From…
S1E7 Episode #7: Car Insurance The Cost That Can Break Your Car Budget #26007
Buying a car doesn’t end at the dealership — the cost of insurance can quickly change what you can actually afford. In this episode of Making Car Sense, Debra Givens explains why car insurance…
S1E6 Episode #6: Dealer Fees: What's Legit, What's Junk, and What You Can Refuse #26006
In this episode of Making Car Sense, Debra Givens exposes the different types of dealer fees, and, in using real examples and a personal story from her own car-buying experience, Deb breaks down how…
S1E5 Episode #5: Cash or Finance? Know Your Numbers. Know How to Negotiate #26005
Is paying cash for a car always the smartest move—or can financing sometimes work in your favor? In this episode of Making Car Sense, Debra Givens breaks down the real math behind cash vs. financing…
Episode #4: Where Used Cars Are - and How to Choose the Right Source for YOU! #26004
There are so many choices for where to go to buy a used car - it's not just the dealership or online! Host Debra Givens gives brief examples of sources for used car, who they're best for, and what…
S1E3 Episode #3: The Car Dealer's Playbook: 7 Tactics to Know About #26003
"What Tactics by car salespeople are out there that will jam me?" What to know before you go... Making Car Sense reveals seven (7) of the tactics used by dealership salespeople that tip the car deal…
S1E2 Episode #2: The #1 Mistake Car Buyers Make EP 26002
What’s the biggest mistake people make when buying a used car?It’s not choosing the wrong model.It’s not bad credit.It’s walking in unprepared.In this episode of Making Car Sense, Debra Givens shares…
S1E1 Making Car Sense - Premiere Episode #25001
Making Car Sense introduction and mission. Host Debra Givens (A Better Day, A Better Life) created this podcast to help listeners and potential car buyers to cut through confusion and uncertainty to…
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Making Car Sense has published 10 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Automotive, Education.
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