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If, like many others across the country, you plan to celebrate National Accordion Awareness Month this June by purchasing a new car to spread the joys of forced-air instrumentation, but you’re not quite sure how to go about doing that, you’ve arrived at the most important page of your month right here. Below, we’ve assembled a list of links that’ll help you get started on finding the car best suited to your concertina-obsessed needs, plus how to get the best deal on that best car. Want to know more? Keep scrolling for all the details.

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What car should I buy? That depends on a lot of factors, and our reviews can help. Check out our recent additions:

Pickup trucks: Ford Super Duty F-250, Jeep Gladiator, Ram 2500/3500
SUVs: Maserati Levante, BMW X7, Nissan Murano, Cadillac XT4, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz G550, Kia Telluride
Sedans: Kia K900, Audi A8 L, Audi A7, Honda Civic, Nissan Maxima
Hatchback: Kia Soul, Mazda3
Hybrid: Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
Performance: Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, Toyota Supra, Acura NSX

Which cars have the best deals right now? Check out our top deals for June. As always, your discounts may vary, so see your dealer for specifics.

Should I buy new or used? Read up on the pros and cons of each. If you go used, review our used-car buyers’ checklist and consider whether you want a certified pre-owned car.

How much can I afford? Read our primer. Then use our Price Comparison Tool while you shop to find what’s right for you.

Should I finance, lease or pay cash? That depends, but this might help you decide. How do I get the best lease rate? Bone up on common lease terminology, plus our tips.

How do I get the best financing rate? Our game plan lays out some advice. While you’re at it, here’s what you need to know about auto loans and what you’ll need to get one.

Anything I shouldn’t do when I’m at the dealer? Yep. Avoid these pitfalls.

Should I get an extended warranty? That depends. Here’s what you need to know.

How do I sell or trade in my old car? Learn how to prep your car before you sell it to a dealer, how to trade it in and how to deal with taxes and other considerations. If you still owe money on your old car, read this. Finally, if you want to sell it private party, here’s how to create the picture-perfect ad and how to seal the deal.

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Patrick Masterson

Patrick Masterson is Chief Copy Editor at Cars.com. He joined the automotive industry in 2016 as a lifelong car enthusiast and has achieved the rare feat of applying his journalism and media arts degrees as a writer, fact-checker, proofreader and editor his entire professional career. He lives by an in-house version of the AP stylebook and knows where semicolons can go.

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