Six Used Automobile Buying Tips You Must Understand!
Take the strain out of purchasing a used car with these six tips. All aspects of buying a used car are covered. Don't just stroll into a used automobile showroom without being armed to the teeth with data; you know what will happen if you do.
ARTICLE: Almost every adult, in this country, is going to buy or sell a used car, or do both, in their lifespan. Learning how to avert all the used car pitfalls can be a very valuable skill set to have. Do your homework then almost every problem, you can imagine when buying a used automobile, can be converted into a positive outcome for you. A lot of common sense will make this journey less frightful and even pleasant.
1) Budget. Stick to a realistic budget you establish. Spend less than your budget - don't be tempted to spend more. Since most car sales are completed in cash, transfer the money into a bank account where you can rapidly convert it to cash. You must do research first and come up with a budget that you must not surpass.
2) Do your homework. Used car data can easily be found from many places on the Web. Free computer usage and web access are available at any public library; they have subscriptions to all kinds of automobile related publications - go ahead and use them. Find out the Blue Book price or use a Car Cloud to quickly find makes, models, and years of used cars that fit into your budget. Arm yourself before you go shopping.
3) Shop Smart. Marching into a used automobile dealership without doing any kind of research or a budget is asking for trouble. "What's it going to take for you to buy today" is what that salesrep is going to ask and its downhill from there. Come equipped with an idea of the models and years your budget allows. Be ready to pay for a CarFax or AutoCheck report for your final car choice if one is not provided.
4) Read the CarFax/AutoCheck for the automobile. You must NOT buy a used automobile without reading one of these reports - you can't just "wing it", there are way too many scams with the odometer, title, and repair history. A thorough car inspection is next after the car passes the CarFax/AutoCheck report - hood to trunk.
5) Inspect the automobile. Whether the automobile sits in the used automobile dealer's lot or in the driveway of a private sale you must perform a 100+ point inspection of the car. This check covers the engine, the undercarriage, the trunk, and the interior. Bring a magnet and flashlight which will be put to good use. The magnet sticks to steel body parts and falls off if the car has had body work. Hard to view inspection places are illuminated with the flashlight. If the car passes your inspection it's time to take a test drive.
6) Test drive the automobile. Listen to how the car starts and idles. Inspect the A/C, radio, power windows and locks, wipers, rear window defogger and all lights. Take the automobile for a test drive down the highway and around the block if the car has passed all your tests. Observe any vibrations, weird noises, and smells.
If you've completed the above six items and the car passes your tests then an auto mechanic is your last step. $100+ is what a competent mechanic will charge to hook up computers and run diagnostic tests. Make an offer to buy the automobile if the mechanic gives the thumbs up. - 21396
ARTICLE: Almost every adult, in this country, is going to buy or sell a used car, or do both, in their lifespan. Learning how to avert all the used car pitfalls can be a very valuable skill set to have. Do your homework then almost every problem, you can imagine when buying a used automobile, can be converted into a positive outcome for you. A lot of common sense will make this journey less frightful and even pleasant.
1) Budget. Stick to a realistic budget you establish. Spend less than your budget - don't be tempted to spend more. Since most car sales are completed in cash, transfer the money into a bank account where you can rapidly convert it to cash. You must do research first and come up with a budget that you must not surpass.
2) Do your homework. Used car data can easily be found from many places on the Web. Free computer usage and web access are available at any public library; they have subscriptions to all kinds of automobile related publications - go ahead and use them. Find out the Blue Book price or use a Car Cloud to quickly find makes, models, and years of used cars that fit into your budget. Arm yourself before you go shopping.
3) Shop Smart. Marching into a used automobile dealership without doing any kind of research or a budget is asking for trouble. "What's it going to take for you to buy today" is what that salesrep is going to ask and its downhill from there. Come equipped with an idea of the models and years your budget allows. Be ready to pay for a CarFax or AutoCheck report for your final car choice if one is not provided.
4) Read the CarFax/AutoCheck for the automobile. You must NOT buy a used automobile without reading one of these reports - you can't just "wing it", there are way too many scams with the odometer, title, and repair history. A thorough car inspection is next after the car passes the CarFax/AutoCheck report - hood to trunk.
5) Inspect the automobile. Whether the automobile sits in the used automobile dealer's lot or in the driveway of a private sale you must perform a 100+ point inspection of the car. This check covers the engine, the undercarriage, the trunk, and the interior. Bring a magnet and flashlight which will be put to good use. The magnet sticks to steel body parts and falls off if the car has had body work. Hard to view inspection places are illuminated with the flashlight. If the car passes your inspection it's time to take a test drive.
6) Test drive the automobile. Listen to how the car starts and idles. Inspect the A/C, radio, power windows and locks, wipers, rear window defogger and all lights. Take the automobile for a test drive down the highway and around the block if the car has passed all your tests. Observe any vibrations, weird noises, and smells.
If you've completed the above six items and the car passes your tests then an auto mechanic is your last step. $100+ is what a competent mechanic will charge to hook up computers and run diagnostic tests. Make an offer to buy the automobile if the mechanic gives the thumbs up. - 21396
About the Author:
Eric Thor,the author,can be found at Cheap Used Car and has dozens more used car buying tips. Drop by and get a much more detailed used car buying tips guide.
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