# S7E25: The 3 Biggest Car-Buying Mistakes—and One Simple Fix

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Podcast: [AI Auto Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ai-auto-podcast-1376568)
Published: 2026-04-10T14:56:55+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we sit down with Ray Shefska, co-founder of CarEdge, who brings decades of industry experience and deep data insights to the car-buying process. He breaks down the three most common mistakes consumers make when purchasing a new car—and shares a simple, practical solution to avoid them. We also explore how platforms like Amazon Autos are changing the game with transparent, no-haggle pricing, and what that means for today’s car buyers looking for the best deal.

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