Automobiles
Shopping for a used car
Before you begin shopping
- Decide how much you can afford to spend.
- Decide which car models and options interest you.
- Research the reliability of the model of car you want.
- Find out where the nearest repair facility is that works on
the type of car you want.
- Find out whether parts are readily available for the type of
car you want. Find recent prices in used-car "blue books"
in the library, on the Internet, in newspaper ads, consumer magazines,
etc.
- Shop for financing.
- Factor in the costs of the loan and the cost of maintenance.
- Know how to read a "Buyer's Guide" sticker.
As you shop
- Find out the reputation of the dealer.
- Find out what type of warranty comes with the car.
- Find out what type of service contract comes with the car.
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