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Renee Valdes is an author and editor with Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book. She edits and writes stories about vehicles, including advice on how to buy and sell cars in an ever-changing world. Valdes also edits and authors stories about the ins and outs of car insurance from a consumer’s perspective. When she is not editing or penning the latest automobile advice, Valdes is enjoying photography, car camping and kayaking with her family or spending time digging in her garden.
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Buying a Car: Should I Avoid the First Model Year?

Renee Valdes-July 9, 2021February 5, 2025

Is it really true that buying a new car in its first model year is a bad idea? We examine this claim to find out.

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