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Checking Over A Used Car |
By:
Jay Bauder |
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Check that Used Car
A new car may not be worth all that money you are planning on
spending!
If you are on a really tight budget, and don't care too much
about the prestige of having a brand new car, purchasing a used
car might be the best option for you. Why do we say that might
be the better option?
All you have to do is pick up a used car listing to see that
brand new cars lose anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of their
original price in as little as two years. That's a pretty steep
number. Here's another number, 65 percent - this is the amount
you save if you buy a used car that is five years old instead of
a brand new one.
Theoretically speaking cars of this age, as long as they have
been well cared for will perform just as well and are just as
reliable as their brand new counterparts. In fact, they may even
be better customized for daily use since it has already been
broken in and properly set up.
Of course, you cannot discount the possibility that the used car
you are looking at is not in the best of conditions. Therefore
when surveying used cars to purchase consult the following tips.
1. Check the Exterior
The first thing to look at is the overall condition of the car's
body and finish. Look out for paint blotches and poor body fit.
Also look for body filler. You may want to use a simple magnet
to help you pinpoint suspicious spots. Finding any of these is
evidence of a previous car collision.
Also look out if the car is newly painted. You may want to
inquire why this is so. It may mean a major overhaul due to some
extensive damage. Rust is a bad sign of body damage, so is
dampness in the trunk.
2. Check Suspension
Go to each corner of the car and push down on them. If the car
bounces more than once, you may need to have shocks installed.
Try nudging or pulling the wheels from beside the car. If the
wheels can be nudged, or if they move in or out, there could be
serious damage to the CV joints or the bearings.
If tire wear is uneven, this is indicative of bad suspension. If
the car you are checking has new tires, you will have to
exercise more caution and test the suspension thoroughly. 3.
Check the Insides of the Car
Make sure the upholstery, odor, and condition of the car's
interior are acceptable and in line with the age of the car.
4. Take It for a Spin
Have a friend observe you while you take the car for test drive.
The car should be stable and should not show signs of shifting
from side to side. If so, there could be a major problem with
the frame or suspension. If you can, have a mechanic look at it
too.
The internet has changed the way everyone does business.
Businesses have begun to explore how the internet can facilitate
better, faster and more convenient operations. This has resulted
in businesses that offer anything online - from selling clothes
and shoes, to ordering pizza online and even searching for
available realty. Believe it or not, you can even search for
used cars online too.
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