| If you are planning on purchasing a used car sometime | | | | Even though you may think that the car is right for you, |
| in the future, you should check out some of these | | | | if you test drive it and find out that it just doesn't fit you |
| handy tips. | | | | right or that you don't fit it, then you should start looking |
| 1. Do your research. You don't want to be stuck with a | | | | all over again. Also, be sure to listen to the car while |
| car that you don't want. By simply doing your research | | | | you are on the test drive for any squeaks or rattles or |
| before you go in, you will know what sort of car you | | | | problems. If you hear or feel anything, be sure to get |
| want to be looking for and where you want to find it. | | | | the car checked out. |
| 2. Find out about the car. Once you have decided on a | | | | 5. Inspect the car. It may help to bring along a |
| car, join a forum and get to know the people there. | | | | mechanic (if you are not dealing with a dealership) or |
| These people have lived and breathed this car for | | | | to bring the car to a mechanic you trust on the test |
| years and know the ins and outs and the problems | | | | drive. This way, you will really find out if there is |
| associated with the vehicle. Search around for some | | | | anything wrong with the car and if not, then you are |
| answers to your questions, and if you can't find them, | | | | probably in the free and clear. |
| ask and see if anyone can help you out. More often | | | | 6. Get a car with a background. If the owner is worth |
| than not, you will find some great people on forums | | | | anything, they will have a full catalog of paperwork |
| who are going to give you great advice about the car | | | | detailing all of the problems and all of the fixes that |
| you want. | | | | have been made to the vehicle. If you go for a car |
| 3. Know your seller. You should find out all you can | | | | from a private party, make sure it has its paperwork. |
| about the seller and why they are getting rid of the | | | | The final bit of advice is to get a car you trust. If you |
| car. If they seem standoffish and just want it gone | | | | are purchasing a car, you will want to get a car that |
| without any explanation, be wary. You don't want to | | | | you don't always wonder about when you get in to |
| be stuck with their old problems and the more reliable | | | | drive it. Having a car that you feel great about is one |
| they are with information, usually the better they have | | | | of the joys of ownership. Just make sure that you find |
| treated the car. | | | | out all you can about the vehicle before you commit to |
| 4. Test drive. Never buy a car without trying it out first. | | | | it because you don't want to make a huge mistake. |