1. Before choosing a used car you want to buy, read some reviews and see if the car has a good record in terms of reliability. You can get an unreliable car cheap, but it probably vai break. Spend a little more money on something more reliable as repairs are still expensive in cars.
2 cheap. Finding fuel economy rating of the vehicle (s) you are interested in, and the cost to insure vai. If this is your first car, the premium is high especially if you& 39;re getting a sportsman, 2-door vehicle. Stay with a 4-door sedan will help you get better insurance rates. Also, with gas prices rising, fuel economy is becoming even more important.
3. After selecting a vehicle, make sure you know the history of it. There are a variety of companies that will run a report on the history of the car, noting that the VIN (vehicle identification number) of vehicle was not reported in an accident, theft, flood, or recovered. Most people are not up front that they want to sell the car. Do your research and get away from something or someone you are suspicious of.
4. Find out the used car value. Check online, local newspapers and the Kelly Blue Book for the vehicle is worth. Keep in mind that the value " " is not always the best measure for which the vehicle is worth, since it only gives the average. Knowing what other people are asking in the area will help you negotiate and determine whether you& 39;re getting a good deal.
5. Have the car inspected by a mechanic. Of course you vai whether the car was in an accident of history through the report, but a mechanic can tell if the car was properly maintained. It would be a shame to buy a car and then realize that he needs a $ 1000.00 repair. A mechanic can find something that you do not notice and that could save him thousands.
6. Always stay level headed to look for a used car for the venda and try not to go alone. After a second opinion is very important.
7. If you decide to take the car in a test drive, be sure to try everything out, including a / c, radio, and power features (windows, mirrors, locks, etc.) if so equipped. Driving the vehicle in a variety of roads and go to an empty parking lot to test the brakes and delivery. But remember, this is the car of someone be so respectful.
8. Stay away from older cars that have a lot of electronic gizmos. These are often costly to repair and are not as reliable as vehicles that are more basic.
9. Although a lower vehicle mileage is great, a vehicle with a lot of highway miles is not bad at all. Highway driving is very easy with the car. Stop and go driving is much more difficult. The condition of the car is more important than mileage, where the car was duly maintained.
10. Stay away from ex-police cars, cabs, or annuities. These vehicles are typically driven very hard, and sometimes not so well preserved. They are cheap but risky to buy.
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