Car buying books generally fall into three categories: for reliability and pricing, strategy-based books written by industry insiders to master negotiation, and mechanic-authored manuals for inspecting used vehicles. Top Data and Reliability Guides
: Published by The Homework Guy Team , this e-book and paperback by former salesman Kevin Hunter teaches consumers how to beat adversarial dealer models by understanding how dealerships truly make money. Used Car Inspection and Maintenance car buying books
: Widely regarded as the definitive authority. It provides exhaustive reliability histories based on millions of owner surveys, safety data, and crash-test results. Reviewers from Thriftbooks often cite it as the only guide they trust because it is not influenced by manufacturer advertising. Car buying books generally fall into three categories:
: Written by Brian Munroe, this book claims to break the "code of silence" in the car business. It outlines strategies for buying a car over the phone and minimizing time spent in the dealership to avoid pressure tactics. It outlines strategies for buying a car over