: Stories often involve unexpected wins, like finding a car tucked away in a service department that no one else had noticed because its batteries were dead from sitting too long. Red Flags to Watch For

According to experts at Regions Bank and community members on Reddit , keep an eye out for these warning signs:

What's your most creative 'haggling win' story at a car dealership?

: Never ignore illuminated check engine or ABS lights, even if the car "drives fine" during a test drive.