LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Get ready for price hikes on new cars! The newest tariffs could send sticker prices up in a matter of weeks.

The result? Car buyers are now rushing to dealerships, but you may not need to rush yet.

There's a simple way to avoid a tariff related price hike - just buy American-made cars!

Right now, it's tough to figure out which cars are American made and which aren't, since so many of them have parts imported from other countries.

Dealers say your best bet right now is to look at vehicles that are currently on their lot.

If prices do rise this year, there is one bit of good news to go along with it. The value of used cars will also go up.

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