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How To Buy A Used Vehicle
First, do
your homework.
Read consumer magazines and
price guides. This will help you decide what features you want,
what specific cars fit your needs and what price range to
expect.
Second,
use an evaluation sheet to keep track of the cars you check out.
Jot down what your inspection of each auto reveals. It will come
in handy when comparing the pros and cons.
Finally,
never, ever buy a used car (or a new one either) on impulse.
Don’t let your emotions and passions about buying a vehicle run
away with your common sense and the ability to trust but verify,
before you buy make sure that you know what you are buying, once
you have turned over your hard earned money you will never get
it back. If you are not sure and something deep inside says
wait, then wait, this is not the only vehicle on the planet.
There are many places to shop for a used car, don't just stop at
the first one. Before you buy that used car take it to a
mechanic you can trust that will put it up on the rack and will
look into every nook and cranny before you turn over your hard
earned money. Find out what needs to be repaired, the cost,
decide if you want to spend that money to get the vehicle into
shape, if so, subtract it from the purchase price.
EVALUATION SHEET FOR USED CAR
SHOPPERS
Seller
Wholesale Price (price guides available at bank)
Retail Price (price guides available at bank)
Negotiated Price, Warranty, Equipment, Heating/Cooling, Audio,
Transmission
Automatic, Manual, Drive train, 4 Wheel Drive/Front WD/Rear WD
Air Bags, ABS Brakes
Here is a check list : Exterior, Sits Level, Doors/Hood/Trunk,
Bumpers/Fenders
Body, Paint, Glass, Tires, Suspension, Interior, Window
Operation, Fabrics
Switches/Handles, Pedals, Under the Hood, Leaks, Belts/Hoses,
Fluids
Driving Test, Starting, Noises, Brakes, Shifting, Steering and
Ride/Performance.
Writing Credit: The Car Care Council
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