| Purchasing a previously owned vehicle is a great way | | | | problems with in a certain time period, usually 30 to 45 |
| to save some money, while still getting a decent car. If | | | | days. Make sure to check your states specific laws |
| you shop smart you can find a good used car that will | | | | for the exact details. Knowing that you have the law |
| provide you with years of service. However, if you | | | | on your side will give you a bit more confidence, and |
| jump at the first low cost car that you come across, | | | | help you ask the tough questions that can help you |
| you might end up buying a lemon. If you do your | | | | avoid buying a lemon. |
| research, comparison shop, check your state's lemon | | | | Looking up the VIN number is another great way to |
| laws, look up the VIN number, and check the local | | | | avoid the purchase of a lemon. Once you have |
| dealers, you can come away with a car that will last a | | | | narrowed down your search, grab the VIN (Vehicle |
| long time. | | | | Identification Number) from the dashboard on the |
| Before you start your research you need to determine | | | | driver's side where the dash meets the front |
| what type of vehicle you are looking to purchase. | | | | windshield. With the VIN and about $20 you can order |
| Have your facts and figures decided before you | | | | a report on the vehicle. While giving a thorough |
| make your way onto a lot or private party. Know the | | | | inspection of the car will give you an estimate of how |
| number of miles that you are willing to handle, as well | | | | the car is now, a VIN report will give you everything |
| as all of the features that you will want on your used | | | | that has been reported about the car, including |
| car. Start by looking at the values of the cars online, | | | | accidents and costly repairs. |
| and check the online car sales sites. They will provide | | | | Don't be too quick to count out a dealer for a low cost |
| you with a good base price for your desired car. Be | | | | car. Typically a dealer is a bit more expensive than a |
| aware of a deal that is too good to be true, it usually is. | | | | private party, however, the used cars from a dealer |
| A low cost up front most often means a large cost on | | | | often go through a thorough inspection and can even |
| the back end for repairs. | | | | come with a warranty. This is an excellent way to |
| Be sure to check your state's Lemon Laws. These | | | | avoid a lemon. Remember that low cost is only part of |
| provide insurance for a consumer against buying a car | | | | buying a used car; you want to make sure that you |
| that turns out to be a lemon, which is defined as a | | | | are getting a good value, not a low cost lemon. |
| vehicle that requires multiple repairs for multiple | | | | |