Suggestions For Making A Good Used Car Purchase
Why buy a used vehicle? Well, let's see... There's a lower purchase cost than buying a new car. Insurance costs on a used vehicle are lower, as well as the taxes involved in purchasing a used car.
What are the disadvantages of buying a used car? You get a great deal, but lack the new car manufacturer warranty. If there are problems in the vehicle not apparent at the purchase, you are the one stuck with the repair bill.
Tips to make your used car purchase a successful one:
1. Purchased a 'newer' used car, one that still has a portion of the original manufacturer's warranty still intact. Late model cars now have something like a 3 year/36,000 mille coverage, which gives you some sort of confidence that you are making a good purchase. If the vehicle has a remaining warranty, make sure that it is transferable through purchase.
2. Some of the safest used car purchased can be made from cars that are Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) cars. These late model vehicles generally have successfully passed a 'multipoint inspection' in order to ascertain their worthiness as a solid used car purchase and generally have less than 50,000 miles. These CPO cars are backed by automakers and can include no or low cost warranties on major parts to provide additional peace of mind.
3. Do a 'background check' on the vehicle using Carfax or some other comparable service. Such a service provides a comprehensive and detailed history of the vehicle regarding accidents, flooding and any other significant damage, as well as documented service and recalls or consumer complaints.
4. Request the used car's service records, if available. If available, this is a good bet that the car has been well cared for, since maintenance of the vehicle was a priority of the owner.
5. Ensure that the vehicle will pass any emissions testing, if required, in your state. Don't take anything for granted or assume that it will. This can be a costly repair if needed on the vehicle.
6. Have a mechanic give the vehicle the 'once over' to ensure that there is nothing mechanically wrong with the vehicle. Again, peace of mind on your significant purchase.
Follow these steps and eliminate significant risk in purchasing a used car or truck in your future!
What are the disadvantages of buying a used car? You get a great deal, but lack the new car manufacturer warranty. If there are problems in the vehicle not apparent at the purchase, you are the one stuck with the repair bill.
Tips to make your used car purchase a successful one:
1. Purchased a 'newer' used car, one that still has a portion of the original manufacturer's warranty still intact. Late model cars now have something like a 3 year/36,000 mille coverage, which gives you some sort of confidence that you are making a good purchase. If the vehicle has a remaining warranty, make sure that it is transferable through purchase.
2. Some of the safest used car purchased can be made from cars that are Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) cars. These late model vehicles generally have successfully passed a 'multipoint inspection' in order to ascertain their worthiness as a solid used car purchase and generally have less than 50,000 miles. These CPO cars are backed by automakers and can include no or low cost warranties on major parts to provide additional peace of mind.
3. Do a 'background check' on the vehicle using Carfax or some other comparable service. Such a service provides a comprehensive and detailed history of the vehicle regarding accidents, flooding and any other significant damage, as well as documented service and recalls or consumer complaints.
4. Request the used car's service records, if available. If available, this is a good bet that the car has been well cared for, since maintenance of the vehicle was a priority of the owner.
5. Ensure that the vehicle will pass any emissions testing, if required, in your state. Don't take anything for granted or assume that it will. This can be a costly repair if needed on the vehicle.
6. Have a mechanic give the vehicle the 'once over' to ensure that there is nothing mechanically wrong with the vehicle. Again, peace of mind on your significant purchase.
Follow these steps and eliminate significant risk in purchasing a used car or truck in your future!
