Used Car Buying Tips - Facts You Should Know

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If you are planning on purchasing a used car sometime car classified ads the future, you should check out some of these handy tips.

1. Do your research. You don't want to be stuck with a car that you don't want. By simply doing your research before you go in, you will know what sort of car you want to be looking for and where you want to find it.

2. Find out about the car. Once you have decided on a car, join a forum and get to know the people there. These people have lived and breathed this car for years and know the ins and outs and the problems associated with the vehicle. Search around for some answers to your questions, and if you can't find them, ask and see if anyone can help you out. More often than not, you will find some great people on forums who are going to give you great advice about the car you want.

3. Know your seller. You should find out all you can about the seller and why they are getting rid of the car. If they seem standoffish and just want it gone without any explanation, be wary. You don't want to be stuck with their old problems and the more reliable they are with information, usually the better they have treated the car.

4. Test drive. Never buy a car without trying it out first. Even though you may think that the car is right for you, if you test drive it and find out that it just doesn't fit you right or that you don't fit it, then you should start looking all over again. Also, be sure to listen to the car while you are on the test drive for any squeaks or rattles or problems. If you hear or feel anything, be sure to get the car checked out.

5. Inspect the car. It may help to bring along a mechanic (if you are not dealing with a dealership) or to bring the car to a mechanic you trust on the test drive. This way, you will really find out if there is anything wrong with the car and if not, then you are probably in the free and clear.

6. Get a car with a background. If the owner is worth anything, they will have a full catalog of paperwork detailing all of the problems and all of the fixes that have been made to the vehicle. If you go for a car from a private party, make sure it has its paperwork.