May 30, 2026
In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Ray Shefska, Co-Founder of CarEdge, to discuss how consumers can negotiate smarter and avoid common mistakes when buying a vehicle.
They discuss:
- The questions car buyers should never ask at a dealership
- Why negotiating monthly payments instead of total price costs consumers money
- How dealerships use down payments and financing information during negotiations
- Why securing financing before shopping gives buyers more leverage
- Common misconceptions about negotiating vehicle prices
- Practical strategies for staying in control throughout the buying process
- How AI and real-time market data are helping consumers negotiate better deals
Learn more about the show at www.SavingWithSteve.us