Tips for Buying a Used Car (1)

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Tips for buying a used car
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1. Buy from a car dealership.

• There are dealers that have a pre-owned sales
  program where secondhand vehicles of the same
  brand are offered for sale. Since dealerships do
  not want to lose face for selling lemons, they
  usually make sure the used cars they sell are
  well maintained with complete service records.
• The secondhand units being sold at dealerships,
  however, are priced higher than those that can be
  bought directly from owners, because these
  vehicles have been checked and assured by the
  dealership to deliver years of useful service to
  its next owner. Also, some dealerships offer a
  warranty for their secondhand cars. Financing is
  also offered by some of these dealers.

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2. Buy from a reputable outlet.

• Large car lots and websites can also be a good
  source of used vehicles. Again, service records
  must be available for the vehicle to be
  considered for purchase. Look for feedback from
  other customers.

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3. Know what type of vehicle to buy. 

• What type of car to buyor, to be specific, the
  type of vehicle that fulfills your needsis
  crucial when acquiring a secondhand vehicle. So
  buying a four-door compact sedan when you need
  seating capacity for at least seven people could
  be a foolish choice. Or buying a used midsize SUV
  would not be appropriate if you couldnt afford
  its high maintenance costs.

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4. Narrow your brand choices.

• Choosing from four to five brands for a certain
  vehicle can cause you to contemplate and
  contemplate on your secondhand car purchase, to
  the point where it is delayed or doesnt push
  through. So narrow your brand choices to two or
  three. Of course, choose the best brands for a
  certain vehicle segment.

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5. Check the car yourself.

• Always insist on test-driving the vehicle around
  the block. A person or entity selling a used
  vehicle will surely allow a test drive if the
  vehicle is in good condition. Just make sure not
  to get into an accident.
• Also, check the condition of the interior and,
  more important, the engine. Engine oil that
  smells as if it was burned means the vehicle is
  usually driven fast. Also, a less viscous
  automatic transmission fluid may mean the owner
  is not observing the proper way to drive a car
  with AT, or is being a daredevil behind the wheel.

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Continuation

• Check the age and mileage of the vehicle.
  Surprisingly, there are secondhand cars that
  still run well and can offer years of relatively
  trouble-free service even if they are more than
  10 years old or have logged almost 100,000
  kilometers. But if you have enough funds, go for
  a vehicle with 50,000-70,000 kilometers of use
  and less than 10 years of existence.
• If you are not competent enough to check a used
  vehicle, then we strongly suggest you do this
  next tip

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6. Bring along your trusted mechanic.

• A competent and trusted mechanic can perform a
  thorough check on a vehicle better than a
  motorist who has yet to get his or her hands
  dirty fixing something underneath the hood. Your
  trusted mechanic can also determine if a vehicle
  has been involved in an accident resulting in
  structural damage.

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7. Research, research, research.

• Thanks to the Internet, it is easier for
  secondhand-car buyers to get information about
  new and used vehicles. Besides forums and posts
  online, get information from websites that rate
  used vehicles. You can get loads of information
  especially from those based in the United States.

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8. Automatic or manual?

• With the worsening (or slightly improving,
  depending on how you see it) traffic in any
  places, AT vehicles are selling in greater
  numbers than before. However, there are motorists
  who still want a vehicle with a manual tranny for
  a livelier driving experience.

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9. Ask around

• If you have narrowed down your choices, its also
  better to ask actual owners of the vehicles you
  are eyeing about their ownership experiences. Ask
  questions regarding maintenance costs,
  durability, fuel economy, comfort and
  drivability, among others.

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10. Set a realistic budget

• This may be the most important tip to remember
  because budget will determine what type of
  vehicle to buy. But if you find a secondhand car
  offered by a dealership too hard to resist,
  consider financing of up to three years. Just be
  sure the secondhand vehicle can serve you well
  for more than five years if it is purchased
  through financing.
• While the secondhand-car market is sometimes seen
  as a market for those who do not have the means
  to buy a brand-new car, there are actually
  moneyed motorists who still find buying a used
  unit to be a wiser option. Then there are
  affluent people who would rather buy a secondhand
  car and deck it out later with accessories or
  give it a very different look.

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note

• So buying a pre-owned car can be a good idea.
  Just make sure to get a good one that can give
  you years of trouble-free service.

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