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