| According to consumer reports, a new car | | | | information if the car is in good condition. It should |
| depreciates in value once it leaves the lot. This | | | | be test driven in various road conditions such as |
| goes as high as 20% annually which makes it | | | | the highway or in traffic. |
| easy for someone to buy a fairly new car at | | | | • Most cars have a maintenance record. The |
| almost half the price of a new one. | | | | buyer must ask if it from the dealer or the |
| In addition, it can enable you to even buy a higher | | | | individual and if it not available, then you should |
| end model that has better performance, safety | | | | contact the dealership or repair shop where most |
| and other features than a new model. This saves | | | | of the work was done. |
| you money which can be used for other things. | | | | • Since most people are not that |
| Before buying car, it is best to think about the | | | | knowledgeable about cars, it is advisable to bring |
| kind of car you are willing to spend for and the | | | | the car to a reliable mechanic for proper |
| options that come with it. By doing some | | | | inspection. |
| research and checking out various dealers, you will | | | | • There are many dealers available. You should |
| be able to pick the right car and get the best deal. | | | | also visit other dealers and check if the dealer or |
| You can buy a used car either from a dealer or | | | | the individual who sells the used car has a good |
| from a private person. Before spending money on | | | | reputation. If the car of choice is not available, |
| a used car, these are a few tips you must be | | | | then you should inform the dealer about it and |
| aware of. | | | | inform how much you are willing to pay. The |
| • You should check if the dealer or the | | | | dealer may either find that used car or offer |
| individual who wants to sell the car has a good | | | | another model that is very similar to the vehicle |
| reputation. | | | | you desire. |
| • Just looking at the car will not give | | | | |