You might be very attracted by a car that’s for sale at a great price, even lower than the MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price). You hurry to buy the car, but what they “forget” to tell you is that the price offered already includes the rebates. The rebate you were offered doesn’t really exist, because they will say it was already subtracted from the final price.

How to avoid: check that the contract says the rebate is “in addition” to the price advertised.