I'm looking to buy a used car but i can't really whether a car is good or not. Pretty much the only thing i know about cars is the mileage but even that i'm not so sure. Can someone explain to me what i should be looking for when i'm buying a used car?
2006-10-28 11:15:37 · 6 answers · asked by Harold 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
look for MPG, model make of the car, is it known to be reliable..such as honda, acura, toyota..ect. is it high maintenance?, are parts easy to find and resonably priced such as the makes i listed above..also try to choose a car that you are at least familiar with that way you won't be lost when it comes to it's upkeep..also i would look in to it's horsepower and if it's been in any previous accidents.. and if the previous owner did all the routine maintenance and it's in good physical condition.....well good luck:)
2006-10-28 11:55:40 · answer #1 · answered by CHERRYSCION 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though plenty of Americans do not do that, I might begin purchase suggesting you force a inexpensive automobile for a couple of years given your earnings and loss of credit score - recall, shoppers received us on this economic challenge, no longer the fed government or banks. Find a automobile for $four,000, take out a mortgage and pay it off inside a yr to construct credit score and force the automobile for a couple of years, it'll lose minimum significance considering that it'll have already depreciated appreciably. You can also be competent to economize with coverage for the reason that for those who possess the automobile you do not have got to deliver collision (do that as soon as the automobile depreciates under $two,000), for those who owe at the automobile you're required to maintain the extra luxurious coverage. If you wish to buy this automobile for 10k, you're going to undoubtedly be competent to comfortable a mortgage, however recall the curiosity price shall be up considering that you haven't any credit score (do not you could have a phone mobile?), you are not looking for a down fee, however they will wish a co-signer (keep out of this, it isn't valued at risking a dating over a automobile). Best option to uncover out is to invite a financial institution, however for those who ask more than one banks, do it inside a couple of weeks so the regular credit score checking they're going to do will not do any harm your credit score.
2016-09-01 04:04:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you find a car you like, ask the dealer for a carfax, they will provide you one at no cost. If that looks good, go one step further and have your mechanic look it over. These are the most important things to do when looking at a car.
2006-10-28 13:15:36 · answer #3 · answered by jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check for service records, and the way it feels when you sit in it.
Check the body for holes or rust. and for collision damage.
Check all lights and electrical functions.
Check under the hood for belts and hoses being worn and cracked and loose. Check all fliuids, if the engine is too clean wonder why?
Check the under carriage for holes and the exhaust for leaks and noise.
Check the transmission see how it shifts.
Check tires and brakes for wear.
2006-10-29 05:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This site provides guidelines as well as a free Automobile bill of sale and Odometer Disclosure statement
http://www.free-legal-document.com/free-automobile-bill-of-sale.html
2006-10-29 05:39:30 · answer #5 · answered by finn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this article will help
http://www.path2usa.com/lifestyle/auto/used_cars.htm
2006-10-29 03:34:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋