| Buying a used car can be quite the challenging | | | | will end up paying a great deal more for your car |
| experience for anyone, but most women find it | | | | than if you financed elsewhere. When you are |
| even more challenging. More than likely, as a | | | | buying a car, it is usually best to hit the lots with |
| woman you are not very interested in or well | | | | your financing already ready from a bank or |
| versed in mechanics, and this can be a problem | | | | other financial institution. |
| when you are going to purchase a used car. | | | | Tip #4 - Comparison Shop - While it may take a |
| Some car dealerships will even make it a point to | | | | bit of time, one of the best things you can do to |
| take advantage of women, so women need to | | | | find a great deal on a used car is to shop around. |
| be prepared and knowledgeable when they go to | | | | Comparison shopping will give you an idea of what |
| purchase a used car. | | | | cars are out there and what the prices are |
| Tip #1 - Check the Vehicle History - One thing | | | | running. After you check out a few dealerships, |
| that you can do to help you make sure you do | | | | you may find one that you feel more |
| not buy a lemon is to check out the history of | | | | comfortable with, and you will be better prepared |
| the vehicle. There are several places that you can | | | | to get a great deal. |
| check online to make sure that your car was | | | | Tip #5 - Take a Test Drive - Never purchase a |
| never in a fire or flood. Also try to get your | | | | used car that you have not driven. Before you |
| hands on the maintenance records so you can | | | | drive away in your new car, you want to be sure |
| see how well the car has been kept and any | | | | that you take the time to give it a test drive, and |
| major problems that have been fixed along the | | | | not just a little drive to the end of the block and |
| way. | | | | back. Take the time to drive it in traffic, at higher |
| Tip #2 - Check with the Kelly Blue Book for the | | | | speeds, up hills, and see how it stops and starts |
| Value - It may be a bit difficult for you to know | | | | at lights. You want to be sure that you feel |
| how much a car is really worth, and many | | | | comfortable driving this car before you buy it. |
| salesmen will try to get you pay more than the | | | | Tip #6 - Do Some Testing - Another important |
| vehicle is really worth. Before you make a deal on | | | | thing to do before purchasing a used car is to do |
| a particular car, make sure that you check out | | | | a bit of testing yourself. Take the time to make |
| the Kelly Blue Book to see what the car's value | | | | sure that all the electronic systems work and |
| actually is. If you are making a trade with your | | | | check out the safety features as well to make |
| current car, then make sure you know what your | | | | sure they are also in working condition. |
| car is worth as well. | | | | Keeping these tips in mind can help you make |
| Tip #3 - Have Your Financing Already Arranged - | | | | sure that you find a car that will be serviceable |
| One place that many used car dealerships will get | | | | for a great price. Learn your stuff, and next time |
| you is with the financing. Some dealerships offer | | | | you hit the used car lots, you'll be ready to do |
| their own financing, but they may not mention | | | | battle for a great new ride. |
| that they have very high interest rates and you | | | | |