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Buying a Used Car
by Tuaso Koning
http://www.flxcar.com
The biggest and most expensive purchase one makes is the
family home,the second most expensive item you are likely to
purchase is the family car. Therefore, you should make your
choice wisely.what criteria should you look at when
purchasing your car, Family needs,budget and a car that is
reliable , easy to maintain. Decide how much you can afford
since that will dictate the make and model of the car,
the milage and overall condition if your buying a used car.
When purchasing a car, check the price is valued fairly.
This can be done easily online with Kelley Blue Book,
kbb.com. This will give you the market value for cars of all
ages, mileage and condition. And it also gives you
additional information, such as the insurance group for that
vehicle and depreciation rates. Once you have this
information to hand, you can go about finding and purchasing
your ideal vehicle. Once you have found your ideal car, it
is advisable to have an independent vehicle inspection
carried out by a qualified mechanic. A fee is charged but is
well worth it for the peace of mind that it gives.
If you are considering a used car ,then it is advisable to
pay a small fee to get an inspection by a qualified person,
this is money well spent to avoid any costly repairs
afterwards. A well looked after car will have a service
record, be diligent and check the service record thoroughly,
get intouch with the garage that serviced the vehicle to
make sure it is genuine. Also have 'hire purchase' check to
make sure there are no outstanding payments left on the
vehicle.
If you cannot get hold of qualified person to look the
vehicle over for you, then there some very simple and basic
checks you can make yourself. Look for rust on the bodywork
and chips in the paintwork. Inside check the seats are not
ripped or have excesive wear and tear, check to see the foot
pedals and steering wheel are all consistent with milage and
age of vehicle.
Finally, take an effective test drive of the vehicle, this
will entail driving the car in urban and highway conditions,
where permitted. Make sure you carry out manoeuvres such as
parallel parking, to get an overall 'feel' for the car.
This is especially important if you intend to purchase a car
that is larger than your present vehicle.
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