My husband has always been handy, and used to have fun taking engines apart and putting them together again. He was great resource for giving me shopping advice for a new car.
But could he tell me the typical price to fill a gas tank of hundreds of different models? And their range with tank full? Or the nuances of dealing with dealers? Or tips on financing? Or warranty comparisons?
Or what my buyer profile might be, based on my particular preferences? The repair rates of various models?
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