You're in Arizona, you need wheels, and you want to buy a used car. The desert's summer heat can present special challenges for car owners when it comes to keeping their rides in top condition, so shop with care.
Advice from the Attorney General
Read the Arizona Attorney General's office's guide to buying used cars in Arizona, which includes some common-sense tips (see the Resource link below).
Cold Air
Look for ads that read, "Cold AC." Arizona summers are hot, and unless you're going off-road in the desert, you'll be glad you paid for air conditioning. When you take the car for a road test, try the air to confirm that it really is cold.
Hot Rubber
Check the tires for wear. In summer, the pavement in many Arizona locales really does get hot enough to fry an egg, and that means it's hot enough to make your tires prematurely old.
Battery Life
Check the tag on the battery to learn when it was purchased and how much time is left on the warranty. Summer on the desert in Arizona is extra hard on car batteries. Ask the seller for sales receipts in case you need to replace the battery sooner than you think.
Arizona Used Car Lemon Law
Arizona's Used Car Lemon Law offers some protection against a bad deal. You may be able to recover some of your loss if something major goes wrong within 15 days or 500 miles of your purchase.
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