Sunday, May 22, 2011

How to Buy a Used Car the Right Way

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How to Buy a Used Car the Right Way - Buy a good used car can be intimidating. But with a little research and time you can find a suitable vehicle for your needs.

What You'll Need:
  • Quote Request for Used Car
  • Kelley Blue Book
  • Magazines

How to Buy a Used Car the Right Way:
  1. Leave yourself at least one or two months to find the right car.
  2. Calculate how much money you need. Take into account the VAT, registration and insurance.
  3. Find for financing (if needed) before you find the car you want, even if buying your used car from a dealer.
  4. Decide what type of car you want (four doors, two doors, hatchback, wagon, SUV, sports car, van, drives two or four wheels and so on).
  5. What options are essential to you: airbag, air conditioning, sunroof, power steering,, ABS brakes and so on.
  6. Test drive car can be very different to get an idea of ??what fits best. Test-drive car guy, auto used car lot and the cars are advertised for sale.
  7. Check the Kelly Blue book value of the cars you have in mind. This figure will help you negotiate, if necessary.
  8. Check Consumer Reports car issue "for information on the make and model of car you have to study.
  9. Look in the classifieds of your local paper, Auto Trader and online for the car you have chosen.
  10. Visit a number of used car dealers and tell them what you want. Leave your name and number, so that you can call if they get the car you want in stock.
  11. Test any potential car.
  12. Take a mechanic to your prospective car for pre purchase inspection before payment.

NOTE:
  • When buying the used car from a mechanic or dealer of used cars, find out what the warranty is and do so in writing.
  • Ask the seller to every state service and repair.
  • Do not buy a used car without the mechanic checks it out!

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