| If you are buying a new or used car, you want to | | | | look at it this way, would you rather buy a car from |
| ensure that your money is wisely spent. To ensure this | | | | someone who decided to upgrade to get more room |
| does happen, there are some questions you want to | | | | for their kids or someone who says they wanted |
| ask when before you agree to make a purchase. | | | | something better? Many sellers tend to answer this |
| Speaking of those questions, what should you be | | | | question quickly and on impulse so you should get an |
| asking? | | | | honest answer. |
| Question: How many miles is on the vehicle? | | | | Question: Can I come look at the car and take it for a |
| Hopefully you shouldn't have to ask this question | | | | test drive? |
| because the mileage of the vehicle should be disclosed | | | | If you are asking all of these questions over the phone |
| upfront. But, you might want to ask if it has changed. | | | | or via email, you will want to ask this important |
| Some sellers drive their car around while trying to sell it. | | | | question. It is always recommended that you take a |
| If someone drives 100 miles a day to and from work, | | | | vehicle for a test drive before deciding to buy. Just |
| that can significantly increase the mileage over one or | | | | because a car looks good, it doesn't necessarily mean |
| two weeks. Price depends on a number of factors | | | | it runs good or will be comfortable for you to drive. |
| and mileage is one of those important factors. | | | | Run in the other direction if a seller keeps making |
| Question: Has the car recently been serviced or has it | | | | excuses. The car might not run or they might not even |
| undergone any recent repairs? | | | | have a car to sell (common with online scammers). |
| This answer can lead you to a great car. We tend to | | | | Now that you know what you should ask when it |
| think of cars that get serviced as bad (they need | | | | comes to buying a used car, are you ready to get |
| repairs after all). With that said, it does mean that the | | | | started? Online, you will find a number of car buying |
| vehicle is serviced, up-to-date, and recently repaired. | | | | websites to choose from. Which ones should you |
| This is good because it also shows signs of an owner | | | | search? Instead of having to pick one or the other, |
| who cared for the vehicle, which you benefit from. | | | | how about you try a desktop car finder? Most of |
| Also, keep in mind that the more recent the repairs are | | | | these programs come with a free trial and they |
| the less you will have to spend on them upfront. | | | | search hundreds of websites for you at once! Most of |
| Question: Why are you selling the car? | | | | these car finders let you respond to sellers via email |
| The answer to this question might not impact your | | | | and ask these questions quickly and with ease. |
| decision, but it is a good idea to have the answer. Lets | | | | |