Tuesday, April 6, 2010

The Reliable Way Of Buying A Used Car

Hi car fans,
Here's another great car article I recommend you should read. As you can tell from the title, it explains how you can buy a good used car without the fears and headaches normally involved.



By Dave Smith

You can save a lot of money by buying a used car, instead of a brand new one. If you do your research and shop carefully, you can get a quality vehicle at a great price. A used car usually also allows you to save money on insurance. A less comprehensive policy be much cheaper than one for a late model car. You can also use CarFax to check its history and avoid any unpleasant surprises down the road.

There are many dealers that now offer certified used cars and this can benefit you in many ways. Most of them offer some type of warranty for a period of time after purchase. This means that if something goes wrong, you can contact them to return the vehicle or have it repaired.

These businesses will also not try to sell you a vehicle that does not have a clear vehicle identification number. The car's history has already been checked out for you. If you ask, they will usually freely show you a copy of the related CarFax report. This can alert you to severe problems or accidents that anyone has had with that particular vehicle. It can save you from a lot of future issues.

If you choose, however, you can purchase a used car from a private seller. The drawback to this is you can never really know exactly what you are getting. Individuals are not required to make any type of disclosure or abide by consumer protection laws.

While it may seem to run great, there is always a chance that they are not telling you about any regularly occurring problems. If you suddenly find that the car has a lot of problems, there is really nothing you can do about it. You do not get any guarantees or warranties from private sellers.

They may not freely give you all the relevant details. It is always possible that they have had it in the shop more times than they can count. If this turns out to be the case and the paperwork is already signed, you have no recourse. You do not want to get stuck with a lemon that you cannot rely on.

That is why it is best to stick with a reputable dealer when buying a used car. It is a sure fire way to know that your investment is worth something and you are getting a quality used car. You have someone to contact if something goes wrong with the vehicle unexpectedly. It gives you some form of recourse, whether you have had it financed or not. Even when making an investment in a used vehicle, you really want to make certain that it is reliable.

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