Edmunds Confessions Series

Featured Confessions

- Confessions From the Auto Body Shop
  
  Body shop insiders reveal the tricks and secrets that might be used by predatory collision repair specialists to dupe consumers and make nice with insurance companies.
- Confessions of a Rental Car Agent
  
  Avoid overpaying next time you rent a car by heeding this insider information from a former rental car agent.
- Confessions of a Car Salesman
  
  Are car salesmen reformed? "Confessions of a Car Salesman" author Chandler Phillips revisits today's car-buying business.
- Confessions of a Tire Salesman
  
  Tricks and traps of the salesman to get you to pay more for your tires and related auto products and services.

More Confessions

Confessions of an Auto Claims Adjuster

After your car is totaled or stolen, you will be offered a settlement by your insurance company's auto claims adjuster. Here's how to negotiate for the full value of your car.

Confessions From the Dealership Service Department

A former dealership service advisor spills his secrets about how consumers are often overcharged and pay for repairs and service they don't need.

Confessions of a Repo Man

The "King of the Repo Men" has been shot at, stabbed and spit on, but he still loves repossessing cars.

Confessions Articles

Confessions From the Auto Body Shop - 04/26/2011
Confessions of a Rental Car Agent - 10/07/2010
Confessions of a Tire Salesman - 04/22/2010
Confessions of a Paintless Dent Remover - 04/08/2010
Confessions of an Auto Claims Adjuster - 02/23/2010
Confessions From the Dealership Service Department - 07/09/2009
Confessions of a Repo Man - 05/12/2009
"Confessions of a Car Salesman" Updated for 2009 - 04/30/2009
Confessions of a Parking Valet - 02/12/2009
Confessions of a Car Thief - 12/16/2008
Confessions of an Auto Finance Manager - 08/05/2008
Confessions of a Car Salesman - 07/20/2006

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