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Many people buy a pre-owned or used car as their first car. Therefore, it is a big moment in their lives. However, finding the right used car can be an arduous task. Here are a few tips to help you take the right decision.
Step 1: Get all the information about car ownership regulations in your state by visiting the Department of Motor Vehicle's Web site or making a phone call. You might be required to buy tags, pay a fee for the title transfer, and in some states your car might need to go through certain inspections and probably you will have to pay some amount of tax. Find out about the total expense so that you can properly plan your budget. Step 2: Go through classifieds to find good deals on used cars. Try to search for a car that is not over 15 years old and gives good gas mileage. You can ascertain the mileage by taking a test drive and comparing the distance meter with the fuel meter. Alternatively, you can find out about the particular makes and models online. Step 3: If a car looks banged from many sides or has a lot of body repairs done, consider getting a Carfax report. This report is available through a special vehicle number and provides you with the used car's history. You can find out if the car was stolen or damaged by a flood from this report. Step 4: Get it checked by a mechanic. A mechanic knows what specific things to look for. If you find a major problem, you can discard the car. Step 5: Take out the car for test drives in different traffic conditions. Drive it slowly in the residential areas and fast on main roads to get a feel of how it handles the different terrains. Inspect the door locks, headlights, blinkers, wipers, AC, heater and the radio. Also, confirm whether the mirrors and seats can are easily adjustable. Keep your ears and nose open for the various sounds and smells it makes while being driven. Step 6: Unless there is any urgency, do not buy the car the same day you test it. Take a day to ponder on the various cars you test drove. Consider any defects and search on the Internet to ascertain repair estimates. If you have friends or family members who have a good know-how about cars, take their inputs. Step 7: Offer a price a little below what you think is right. Try to bargain that the seller pay certain costs, such as the inspection or title transfer fee. Always keep all your options open so that you have negotiation leverage. The tips described above should help you to decide on a reasonably priced used car that meets your specific requirements. Related Articles
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