 TITLE: How to Buy a Car During the COVID-19 Pandemic CONTENT: Stay Safe While Buying a Car\n----------------------------\nThe best way to stay safe is to avoid buying a car unless absolutely necessary. But if you're in an emergency situation or you want to take advantage of low demand, here are some steps you can take to remain safe during the pandemic:\n*   Do as much research online as possible to minimize in-person contact.\n*   Consider purchasing your car online instead of at the dealership.\n*   Talk to local dealers to understand which measures they're taking to protect customers.\n*   Try to avoid dealers that limit your interactions with the vehicles, such as not allowing test drives.\n*   Shop around for auto loans online before you head to the dealership.\n*   Wear a face mask at the dealership and use hand sanitizer or wash your hands after being in contact with other people or touching surfaces. END