what to know when buying a used car?
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["Inspect the Car's Exterior and Interior. Inspect both the outside and inside of the vehicle. ... ", 'Go for a Test Drive. ... ', 'Consider the Mileage. ... ', 'Check for Leaks. ... ', 'Have a Mechanic Inspect It. ... ', 'Determine a Fair Purchase Price. ... ', 'Do Your Research. ... ', 'Consider a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle.']
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['Has this car been in an accident and does it have a clear title? ... ', 'What is the status of the title? ... ', 'How many owners has this car had? ... ', 'Why are you selling? ... ', 'When was the last time the timing belt was changed? ... ', 'Do you have the maintenance records? ... ', 'Do you know of any issues or repairs that need to be made?']
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["Buyer's name and address;", 'Date of sale;', 'Mileage odometer reading (see below); and.', 'Sale price.']
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['Can the car be legally sold? ... ', 'Is the logbook present? ... ', 'Is the seller the registered keeper? ... ', 'Dealer or private? ... ', 'Will I be able to drive the used car home? ... ', 'Should I buy a car sight unseen? ... ', 'Does the car have unpaid finance?']
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["The car's year, make, and model.", 'The vehicle license plate number.', 'The VIN or the Vehicle identification number.']
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['Set your budget.', 'Choose the right car.', 'Check reliability and ownership costs.', 'Locate good used cars.', 'Price the cars.', 'Check the vehicle history report.', 'Contact the seller.', 'Test drive the car.']
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["If the car is certified, can I see the mechanic's pre-certification inspection? ... ", 'Who was the vehicle purchased from? ... ', 'Who certified a used car that is called certified? ... ', 'How long of a test drive can I take? ... ', 'Is a CarFax report provided before purchase?']
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['Six Steps to Take After Buying a Used Car. Transfer the title and register the car. ... ', 'Transfer the Title and Register the Car. ... ', 'Insure the Car. ... ', "Read the Owner's Manual. ... ", 'Repair Outstanding Problems. ... ', 'Perform Routine Maintenance. ... ', 'Go for a Drive.']
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make sure the seller is the legally registered owner. make sure the VIN on the vehicle matches the one on the owner's permit. request or buy a Used Vehicle Information Package and check the lien/debt information. look for obvious signs of damage and have your mechanic inspect the vehicle for you.
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['The title.', 'Maintenance records if you have them.', 'Release of ownership.', 'Release of liability.', 'Valid smog certificate.', 'Odometer reading if the car is under 10 years old.', 'Bill of sale.', 'Any warranties that are still valid.']
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['Condition of the Engine: The condition of the engine can also tell you a lot of things. ... ', 'Abnormal Noises from the Engine: ... ', 'Fluid or Oil Leakage: ... ', 'Exhaust Smoke: ... ', 'Rusty Body Parts/Accidentals. ... ', 'Paint check: ... ', 'Check tyres: ... ', 'Take a test drive and check suspension:']
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["Don't Rush When Buying a Used Car. ... ", "Research the Car's History. ... ", 'Always Buy a Used Car with a Real Title. ... ', "Check the Vehicle's Title for Liens. ... ", 'Consider Using an Escrow Service. ... ', 'Review State Laws When Buying a Car from a Private Seller.']
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There are various sources to help you find out the value of your used car; three popular sources are Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com), National Automotive Dealers Association, and Edmunds. Different factors will affect the value of your vehicle such as the mileage, the condition, your location, and the color of the car.
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['Find an honest dealer. ... ', 'Get pictures of the car. ... ', 'Run a history check. ... ', 'Get your car inspected. ... ', 'Make sure you can get insurance.']
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["Inspect the Car's Exterior and Interior. ... ", 'Go for a Test Drive. ... ', 'Consider the Mileage. ... ', 'Check for Leaks. ... ', 'Have a Mechanic Inspect It. ... ', 'Determine a Fair Purchase Price. ... ', 'Do Your Research. ... ', 'Consider a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle.']
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['Do: Research Your Purchase.', "Don't: Go to a Dealership Without Already Having a Financing Offer.", 'Do: Talk to Your Insurance Agent Before You Buy.', "Don't: Start the Conversation by Saying You'll Pay Cash.", 'Do: Know Your Budget and Credit Score.', "Don't: Only Look at the Payment.", 'Do: Break Down the Transaction Into Components.']
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['Why are you selling the car?', 'Has the car been in an accident?', 'Can I see your service records?', 'What car parts are no longer original?', 'Where have you been taking the car for maintenance?', 'Who owned the car before you?', 'Have the air bags ever been deployed?']