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How to (Not) Buy a Car: A Graphic Guide for the First-time Car Buyer

Make an informed, confident car purchase (or decide not to!)

Car buying sucks. But in America, many people need cars. This comic is a short, funny, history- and fact-filled guide to help first-time car buyers make informed decisions and not get scammed. Artist, storyteller, and car mechanic Wynton Redmond and his talking car, Carmy, offer this sobering, practical guide to help you figure out why you need a car (historically and sociologically speaking), how to choose a car, what to look for to meet your needs and avoid lemons, some very, very real talk about how to finance a car, and if another alternative might make more sense. From the surprising history of how car ownership came to be the norm to a checklist for assessing a prospective new automobile purchase, this little zine takes you places a car never could. 

  • $7.99
    • 46 pages (2 oz)
    • 5.5" x 8.5" x 0.13"
      • Published January 6, 2026
      • Shipped December 9, 2025
    • ISBN 9781648416941
    • Publisher: Microcosm Publishing

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