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| | | | There are also websites that are devoted |
| Buy a used car instead of a new one. You must | | | | specifically to selling used cars. Now, if this is your |
| carefully check the used car before buying it. | | | | first time, you can type in the phrase how to buy |
| Always assume the car has problems. Ask the | | | | a used car on the search box. The list generated |
| owner for maintenance records. Verify the | | | | by Google will give the information you need to |
| car’s engine is good with a | | | | find your used car. |
| mechanic’s help. Discover the steps in | | | | In the brick-and-mortar shops, you can also see |
| buying a used car. | | | | used vehicles that are manufacturer-certified |
| If you are interested in buying a used car, check | | | | pre-owned cars. These dealers may charge you |
| with your friends to see if they know someone | | | | more. But, the good thing about buying pre-owned |
| that is selling their car. Buying a car from a known | | | | car is its limited warranty. During the warranty if |
| person can save you money. In additions, you | | | | there is a major issue with the car you have |
| may find out if the car is in good condition. But still | | | | recourse. |
| you have to alert and look over the car with a | | | | If you want to buy a car from a private person, |
| mechanic. | | | | you have to be organized about it to avoid |
| If you consider a car from a friend or a trusted | | | | confusion and unnecessary issues. Make a list of |
| acquaintance, you can ask a lot of questions | | | | your top seven cars you want. Then contact the |
| about the car before you buy. This will give you a | | | | owners. Go to the ones close by. If you do not |
| clearer idea on the quality of this used car. When | | | | have a mechanic friend, bring a friend who knows |
| you make the visit to the car, be prepared with | | | | cars. If you don’t have any one to go with |
| you mechanic to do a test drive. | | | | you, make arrangements with a shop where you |
| However, if none of the used vehicles suggested | | | | can take the car you like to have it inspected. |
| by your friends interests you, there is another | | | | Ask from the owner for maintenance records of |
| source of information about the used cars for | | | | the used cars so you can get a copy. If the car is |
| sale. You can turn to the classified ads section of | | | | advertised online, the website makes the |
| the newspaper in your local community. This is | | | | maintenance records readily available. |
| also a convenient approach as you can narrow | | | | Get the vehicle information number, VIN. Do a |
| down your searches by deciding the specifications | | | | check on carfax to get historical information on |
| of the car you want to buy. | | | | the car. Carfax will give actual mileage, number of |
| Specify the type of car you want to buy | | | | times that the title of ownership was transferred, |
| whether it is two-door, hatchback, station wagon, | | | | accidents that it was in, and other details. |
| four-dour, sports utility, sports car, pickup truck, a | | | | When you go to inspect a car at a dealer or |
| four-wheel or two-wheel drive car. Determine the | | | | private party, ask to test drive the car. Check |
| model, engine type, mileage, color, accessories | | | | the outside of the car for evidence of accidents |
| and upgrades. | | | | and look at the condition of the headlights, taillights |
| List down the ones that appeal to your style | | | | and all other outside parts. Look inside the hood |
| based on the information they provide on the ads. | | | | and see how clean the engine is and how clean |
| Contact the owners to ask for important details | | | | the radiator water is. |
| that are not included on the advertisement. Only | | | | Get inside the car and tests all the electrical |
| when you are satisfied with their answers should | | | | accessories. Check the heater, air conditioner, |
| you request for a physical inspection of the car. It | | | | windows, radio, and tires. Look to see if the tires |
| saves you both time and energy. | | | | will need replacing and if you have a spare. |
| If you have access to the internet at home or | | | | Once you decide on the car, check that the |
| office, go to Craigslist. Craigslist is an online | | | | owner has the correct pink slip and can sign over |
| classified ad site. There you will find cars for sale. | | | | the car to you. Once you purchase the car you |
| You can also setup an account with just your | | | | will have to register it under you name at the |
| email and put an ad there and indicate the type of | | | | DMV. |