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Used cars for sale sit on a lot at a dealership in Doylestown, Pa., last week. Finding a car is still tough, especially for more affordable options. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption

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Why buying a car is still such a miserable experience right now

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In this aerial photo, pickup trucks and vans are seen last month in a parking lot outside a General Motors assembly plant where they are produced in Wentzville, Mo. A key component in the car industry is in short supply: computer chips. Taiwan's chipmakers are racing to meet demand. Jeff Roberson/AP hide caption

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