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