| A used car can be an excellent value. With the | | | | rid of it because of some major problems it has. |
| value of a new car depreciating so rapidly once | | | | The next question you should ask is how long |
| it's purchased, you can sometimes really feel you | | | | they have owned it. Again, this would be a |
| can get your money's worth when buying a used | | | | question more geared to a private seller, but it is |
| vehicle. There are many good used cars available. | | | | possible the dealer has a history report of the |
| We sometimes hear the horror stories of buying | | | | car, that could make you aware of how long the |
| a "lemon", but in fact, there are far more positive | | | | previous owner had it in their possession. If they |
| than negative experiences when it comes to the | | | | owned it for a short period of time, you'll want to |
| purchase of a used car. | | | | make sure it is not being sold because of an |
| Finding out as much information as you can about | | | | unexpected problem. |
| the vehicle is a key part to making sure your | | | | Always ask about any repairs. If you are buying a |
| decision is sound. You can ask a private seller or | | | | used car from a dealer, sometimes the previous |
| even the dealer some questions that might help | | | | owner had it maintained by that dealer. They |
| you make the decision easier. | | | | would have a full history of repairs on the vehicle |
| First of all, especially when buying from a private | | | | which could be shared. |
| seller, you should ask why they are selling the car. | | | | Be sure to check out the mileage. It isn't a bad |
| It is important to note that a dealer might know | | | | idea to purchase a car with low mileage, but do |
| the answer to this question as well. If it were a | | | | not automatically write off a car with higher |
| trade in, they needed to upgrade to a larger | | | | mileage. Sometimes you can find a really great |
| vehicle or even downsize to a smaller one, | | | | deal on a car that has higher mileage, but is |
| knowing why the car is for sale is an important | | | | perfect in every other way. As long as you are |
| piece of information. You want to ask this | | | | informed, you can make the best decision |
| question to make sure the seller isn't trying to get | | | | possible. |