Buying a car is usually an expensive process, but you can save some money if you buy a used car. If the car is only two to three years old and the owner kept the car in good condition, you can knock as much as a few thousand dollars off the price and come out on top with a like-new vehicle. Unfortunately, it is difficult to avoid feeling a little suspicious of sellers' motives. You can't help but wonder why some sell their cars so soon after purchasing them. That's why you should take a few precautions when you purchase a used car.
Instructions
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Find a car in your area that you have an interest in purchasing. Check the year on the vehicle to ensure it is no more than two or three years old. Double-check the year of the vehicle when you see it in person just in case the current owner isn't entirely sure of the car's age.
2Research the brand of the car you have an interest in buying. Some brands have a higher safety rating and better gas mileage than other brands. Since the car is already two or three years old, you should be able to locate some consumer reviews of the vehicle by actual consumers instead of people paid by the car company.
3Call the current owner of the vehicle and ask for the VIN number. Using the VIN number on the car, you can check its repair history to see what wrecks and other damage the car has suffered. These car reports cost a nominal fee, but they can tell you about the repairs done on the vehicle as well as the past accidents.
4Inspect the vehicle yourself. Check for interior damage, and take the opportunity to chat with the current owner as to why he or she is selling the vehicle. Take the car for a quick test drive as well to see if it handles properly and sounds healthy.
5Bargain down the price with the current owner if the car seems worth buying. Don't offer something like $2,000 when the owner is asking something along the lines of $10,000. Try to keep your offer reasonable and haggle with the owner if the opportunity arises.
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