| Here are some great used car buying tips to | | | | be burning oil.7 Once you have negotiated your |
| save you money. They are in no specific order, | | | | best deal, tell the salesman that you have one |
| but maybe they will save you some money!1 | | | | more used car to check out at a nearby dealer. |
| Check for pricing on the used car you are looking | | | | Go to your car, even if you drive around the |
| at. This is what most banks use to finance cars.2 | | | | building and come back. If they let you leave, you |
| Check Kelly Blue Book for a guide on your trade.3 | | | | are probably getting the best deal possible.8 |
| Dont get too caught up on the trade value as | | | | Remember to apply for your financing prior to |
| most never get payoff for their vehicle. Instead, | | | | looking for a used car. DONT FORGET, it is FREE |
| look at the bottom line. If the dealer uses | | | | to apply online. You will get an email with the |
| wholesale on your trade, make sure you get | | | | results almost instantly.9 Check your insurance on |
| wholesale price on the used car you are buying.4 | | | | a specific car before you sign the dotted line |
| Consider financing the used car for fewer months. | | | | online to see who will give you the best quote.10 |
| Try doing 48 months if you can swing the | | | | After you have purchased your car, make sure |
| payment. If you finance longer, try paying a little | | | | you do not leave anything in your trade because |
| extra on months that you can.5 Negotiate your | | | | the trade may be gone by the time you return. |
| best deal! After you have done this, tell the dealer | | | | Check your CD player and above your visors, and |
| they have a deal if they will pull a carfax report | | | | dont forget your garage door opener.If you do |
| and everything is clean. Dont pay for a carfax | | | | not get treated professionally, go to another |
| yourself. Most dealers have an account where | | | | dealership. How you are treated at the time of |
| they can pull it for you.6 Check the oil in the used | | | | purchase is a good indication of how you will be |
| car you are buying to make sure it has been | | | | treated if you have a problem. Even though you |
| changed. You can check inside the windshield, | | | | are buying a used car, it is new to you. Most |
| there will usually be a sticker telling when the next | | | | dealers will gladly take your business, even if they |
| oil change is due. Check the back exhaust to | | | | do not make as much on you as the next |
| make sure there is not excessive black residue | | | | because you are equipped with some great car |
| around the opening--this would indicate that it may | | | | buying tips. |