| tr> | | | | original price, you may want to use this rule of the |
| When searching for a used car, one of the most | | | | thumb for your estimation. |
| important factors to consider is whether the car you | | | | 3. Use a Third-Party Information Service |
| are looking for really is worth its tag price. Even though | | | | Car Fax is a good way to find out about used car |
| the car may look like quite a deal, it is possible that you | | | | histories. They offer a service that will give you a |
| are being ripped off. Here are a few tips to help you | | | | detailed history of the car you are interested in. The |
| make that decision when considering used cars. | | | | information included will typically include accident history |
| 1. Do a Little Research | | | | and insurance data. |
| When you find a used car that catches your fancy | | | | Kelly Blue Book is one of the most comprehensive |
| make sure you do research on that car. Find out how | | | | used car value listings around. It would be a good idea |
| much that car costs if it were brand new. You should | | | | to take a peek into their services for an updated list of |
| also look into whether the car is still in production and if | | | | hundreds and hundreds of used car values. |
| its parts are still available. You could also try a little | | | | 4. Take a Mechanic with You |
| shop hopping to compare used car prices among cars | | | | A car’s value is also directly related to its |
| of the same value and same age. | | | | running condition. If you are not that well versed in |
| If a car’s price is too low, that should send you | | | | mechanics and cars, you may want to take a |
| into a state of alarm. It is possible that the car is much | | | | mechanic along so that he or she can evaluate |
| more trouble than it is worth. | | | | whether the car really is worth the used |
| If it is too expensive, you may want to ask why that is | | | | dealer’s tag price. |
| so. | | | | Some used car dealers will offer cars that are |
| 2. The Older the Car the Cheaper is Should Become | | | | defective and try to hawk them by sweetening the |
| Brand new cars typically lose up to 30% in their value | | | | deal. Beware of these kinds of car dealers. |
| in 3 years, and by the time the car is 5 years old, it | | | | Try to look for a reputable dealer. |
| may have lost up to 65%. If you know the car’s | | | | |