Buying Used Car Tips

By: Gregory Ashton

Scouting for price-cuts is a smart habit. And buying used cars
is no exception.

No wonder why many people are enticed to buy used cars. In fact,
statistics show that the number of people who buy used cars is
three times more than the number of people who buy new cars.

But then again, not all used cars are maintained equally by
their previous owners. Hence, it is important for those who wish
to purchase used cars to consider the different factors that
might affect the performance and the condition of the car.

Here is a list of some tips that will help buyers in choosing
their used cars.

1. Safety features should not be taken for granted.

Being old is not an excuse to justify the used car's lack of
safety features. Every car, whether old or new should have
safety features in order to prevent some possible accident while
driving.

Every used car should still have its anti-lock brakes working
properly and airbags that are still intact (for cars made after
this requirement).

2. The mileage is important

This is because the amount of mileage reflects the way the car
has been used by the previous owner. Moreover, the mileage will
denote the used car's age.

Normally, an average driver will drive 12, 000 to 15, 000 miles
in a year. In this way, the buyer will be able to estimate how
old the car is.

3. Over-all check up is important

Before buying the car, the buyer should first conduct an
over-all check up on the condition of the car, from its exterior
parts up to the very detail of its interior portion.

Being old does not mean any signs of wear and tear will be an
excused. Hence, people should be aware what they are paying for.

4. Test drive

There is no better way to know the condition of the car until it
has been test-driven. Hence, a buyer should make all the effort
to do a test drive first before he or she jumps into conclusion.

5. If possible, the over all service history of the car should
be checked.

This will provide the buyer solid information regarding the true
condition of the car. Here, the buyer can detect if the car has
so many technical problems before, if it has been into an
accident already, or if the owner was good enough to provide the
proper maintenance for the car.

Knowing these things is extremely important to avoid possible
risks in the future.

Boiled down, inspection is mportant especially if the
transaction concerns money. Cheap is no substitute for being a
smart buyer.

About the author:
Gregory Ashton, your resident automobile enthusiast, bringing to
you over 20 years of vehicular passion, and expertise; presents
for your approval his insider secrets on selecting, buying, and
maintianing the car that is ideal for you.
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