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CarSource (700 Larkspur Landing, Suite 199, Larkspur, CA 94939; 415-927-2886; 800-517-2277; www.carQ.com). A national car buyer’s service that will help you find the model you want at the best possible price and terms. CarSource will also refer you to a car-buying service in your state, if that service is a certified member of the National Association of Buyer’s Agents (NABA). The Association requires that their members work for fees from consumers only and receive no compensation from car dealers.

Consumer Reports Auto Price Service (101 Truman Ave., Yonkers, NY 10703; 800-203-5454; www.consumerreports.org). Provides a computer printout comparing the sticker price to the dealer’s invoice for the makes and models you choose. Tells you exactly what the dealer paid for the car and every option. Also informs you of  factory-to-customer and factory-to-dealer incentive programs. Consumer Reports also offers a Used-Car Price Service (800-258-1169) that provides the current marketvalue price in your region of any car you describe. Trade-in, buying, and selling prices of used cars are based on the car’s age, mileage, options, and condition.

Nationwide Auto Brokers (29623 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, MI 48034;
248-354-3400; 800-521-7257; www.nationwide-auto.com). A national car broker that will send you an invoice and sheet listing a car’s options. If you use the service to buy a car, they will refund the cost of the option sheet and tell you the suggested markup and vehicle cost.