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Money and shopping

Why is this car deal so cheap?

You will describe a cheap car listing and ask what might be hidden.

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A very low price can be a great deal. It can also hide a problem.

You can describe the car listing to ChatGPT. Ask what might be going on.

It can point out things to check. This helps you ask the right questions before you pay.

Try this
  1. Open ChatGPT and describe the car and the price.
  2. Ask why it might be so cheap.
  3. Ask what to check before you buy.
  4. Ask what questions to ask the seller.
A message you can copy

I found a car for sale that seems very cheap. It is a [year, make, and model] for [price] with [miles]. Why might it be this cheap, and what should I check before I buy?

Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.

Buddy, your friendly guide
Buddy says

Never send money before you see the car. A real seller will let you look.

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