One of the tips Painter -- who is also founder of CarsDirect.com, Pricelock and Zag.com -- recommends is knowing what incentives work best for your wallet.
Also, check out AOL Autos or sites like Edmunds.com, Kelly Blue Book (kbb.com) and TrueCar.com before heading to the local car dealership.
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