Making Car Sense
This podcast is more than car talk - it's consumer defense; financial literacy; protecting would be car-buyers from predatory practices; and helping buyers WIN the buying game!
“how not to get ripped off buying a car”
“car dealer pressure tactics”
“should I finance or pay cash for a car”
- used car buying
- car buying mistakes
- how to buy a used car
- dealership tactics
- car negotiation tips
- first time car buyer
- car insurance
- dealer fees
- what to do if car is a lemon
Making Car Sense
Latest Episodes
Episode #10 - Bought a Lemon? Here's What You Can Do Next #26010
Bought a used car that turned out to be a lemon? In this episode, Debra shares the exact steps to take when a used car purchase goes wrong—from documenting issues to taking action with the seller and beyond. Based on her real-life experience re...
Episode #9: Did I just Buy a Lemon? Signs Something isn't Right #26009
In this episode of Making Car Sense, Debra walks you through the early warning signs that your used car may be a potential lemon. From strange noises and warning lights to problems that appear within days of purchase, you’ll learn how ...
Episode #8: You Bought The Car - Now What? The First Steps After Your Purchase #26008
In this episode of Making Car Sense, Debra walks you through the critical first steps after buying a used car—steps that can protect your safety, your finances, and the life of your vehicle. From confirming your insurance and checking ...
Episode #7: Car Insurance The Cost That Can Break Your Car Budget #26007
Buying a car doesn’t end at the dealership — the cost of insurance can quickly change what you can actually afford. In this episode of Making Car Sense, Debra Givens explains why car insurance surprises so many buyers and what factors re...
Episode #6: Dealer Fees: What's Legit, What's Junk, and What You Can Refuse #26006
In this episode of Making Car Sense, Debra Givens exposes the different types of dealer fees, and, in using real examples and a personal story from her own car-buying experience, Deb breaks down how these fees appear in a contract and wh...