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Are You Thinking Of Buying A Used Car? |
By:
Gregory Ashton |
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Buying a used car can either be a wise or a foolish move.
Someone with no background or knowledge whatsoever on finding a
good buy might just be duped into a bad deal and end up with
somebody else's garbage. But for the knowledgeable buyer, a
significant amount of money might be saved by settling with a
secondhand car.
Here are some tips to set you on the right track.
1. CONSIDER THE KIND OF CAR YOU NEED.
It's okay to stick to a price range or budget. But first
consider the kind of car you be need. Prices vary according to
the brand and make of a car. For instance, a small sedan is
cheaper, but if you'd pack that car with lots of people or
packages, that would cause tearing or breakdown. This would
necessitate lots of repair jobs which would mean more expenses
for you.
2. DO YOUR HOMEWORK.
Check out the classifieds for the regular market price ranges on
the type of used car that you are going to buy.
3. CHEAP IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST.
Don't be fooled by the price. Consider the amount of money you
will still need to shell out to recondition the used car once
you buy it.
4. WHERE TO SCOUT
Private sellers usually sell at a cheaper price. The advantage
though of buying from a dealer is that it usually comes with
good warranty.
Be bold enough to scout from private sellers if you are
confident that you can assess the condition of the used car
fairly well. If not, maybe you could bring a mechanic to check
out the vehicle.
When opting to buy from used car dealers, be careful not to be
taken in by persuasive talk. Don't take their word for it, check
the car yourself.
5. TEST DRIVE BASICS
Be sure to watch out for these:
a. Does the car swerve on either direction? (Also, see if the
tires have uneven wear.) If so, it would need a wheel alignment.
b. Is the air cool enough? If not, check if it's simply a lack
of freeon or worse.
c. Are the brakes in good condition?
d. Do you hear unusual sounds? If so, the engine might have
problems.
6. INTERIOR CHECKLIST
The condition of the interior gives clue to how much the car has
been used and taken cared of. Also, a very low mileage reading
on a badly looking interior is a sign of meter tampering.
7. CHECK THE EXTERIOR FOR RUST AND PAINTOVERS.
It might have been in an accident before.
8. CHECK THE GROUND UNDER THE CAR FOR SIGNS OF LEAKAGE.
9. CHECK THE OIL.
Oil should be clear. BLACK colored oil is not a good sign.
10. CHECK THE MUFFLER FOR LEAKS.
A WHITE or BLUE colored emission would be the sign.
Happy used car hunting!
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Author: Gregory Ashton
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