| Value Of Buying A Used Car |
As the list price of new cars has climbed, used vehicles have become more popular than ever. They're also more expensive than ever, inflation aside. But thanks to great strides in engineering, vehicles have never been more durable and maintenance-free, and previously owned vehicles make a great purchase for the savvy buyer.
Learn how not to get burned, and bag that bargain buy!
As a first step, you might consider test-driving some sellers. Are we serious? You bet! Car shopping takes loads of energy and time. If you hire a mechanic to inspect a prospective purchase — as BuyYourCar strongly recommends — it can also tax your savings. With the number of used cars on the market rising, you'd best narrow your search and concentrate only on the ones with the most promise. Two great methods are questioning the seller and inspecting the car before the test drive — ruling out sellers that aren't worth a visit, as well as cars that aren't worth a professional inspection.
More on How to Buy a Used Car
• Questions to Ask the Seller
Learn as much as you can about an advertised vehicle before viewing it.
• Inspecting a Used Car
Perform these tasks to verify the car's condition before driving it.
• Making Most of Your Test Drive
The test drive is the easy bit, but don't just drive around the block!
• Post-Drive Inspection
Don't forget these post-drive checkpoints.
• Safe Buying Tips
Car buyers must be careful to avoid identity theft, payment scams and other frauds.
• Used-Car-Buyer's Checklist
Print our used-car-buyers’ checklist for future reference.
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