I'm a personal finance expert. These are the most common mistakes car buyers make.

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Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez says many car buyers overlook ownership costs like maintenance and insurance.

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Auto workers want 40% pay increases. Analysts worry that will drive up car prices and make it harder for Ford, GM, and Stellantis to compete with Tesla.

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If automakers have to pay more for their labor, they might pass on increased costs to consumers, analysts fear.

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EVs are the only cars you can get a deal on right now

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Tesla vehicles plugged in and charging at a Supercharger rapid battery charging station.

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Tesla won't kill car dealerships, but it will force them to change

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Some automakers are hinting they want to cut dealers out of the sales process, but that's not so easy. There may be a happy medium.

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Want a deal on an EV? Leasing is your best bet — and these models have the best rates right now

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5; the Nissan Ariya; the Hyundai Kona; the Kia Niro.

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