| What should you look for when buying a used | | | | one side of the cars stripes or decals don't match |
| car? There are a number of things you could look | | | | the other, than it has probably had a body panel |
| for to find out how abusive the former owner or | | | | repaired at some point. Look at the tires, how |
| owners were to the car. Take it from me, the | | | | much tread is left? Are they close to bald? Make |
| salesman at the dealership probably is not looking | | | | sure all the power options work, don't just |
| out for your best interest. All he wants to do is | | | | assume they do. When you take it for a test |
| make a sale!I know cars, and I know | | | | drive listen carefully for any noise that don't sound |
| performance. I have seen the behind the scenes | | | | right. Don't let the salesman whose riding with you |
| action that takes place at dealerships before a | | | | turn the radio up loud so you can't hear the car. |
| used car goes out on the lot. One major thing to | | | | Some salesmen who know there is a problem |
| remember when looking for a new car is pay | | | | with a car will often times do things like that, and |
| attention to detail. Look for any scratches on the | | | | if you ask them what the sound is they will |
| paint, on the dash board, upholstry and any other | | | | probably give you some silly answer. Always get |
| spot you car see. Look under the hood! Is there | | | | a carfax report on a car before you buy it. This |
| fresh paint that does not match other areas | | | | will tell you if the car was in an accident, or |
| under the hood?If so the dealer probably painted | | | | damaged in someway. Always be patient when |
| over any blemishes to make it look better than it | | | | buying a car, and never jump into things. |
| is. Look at any decals or striping on the vehicle. If | | | | |