What's are some good questions to ask when buying a car?

Question

This is my 1st time buying a car from a dealer, so i was just wondering what are some good questions.

Answer 1

USED car:

1. Has the car been in any accidents?

2. has it been serviced regularly and do you have records?

3. Have you had any repairs or upgrades done lately?

4. Will you provide a carfax report?

5. Why are you selling it?

6. Is all registration current and do you have a clean/clear pink slip? (one without a lender's name on it)

Answer 2

1) Do you a have a past repair order history
This will show how many past repair have been done as well as if it was maintained
2) Is there a warranty and how long is it and what will it cover
3) Has it ever been in an accident
4) Is it a one owner
5) Can I have a 7 day return policy on it
6) If the vehicles has over 60,000 miles has the timing belt been replaced (if it has one)
7) Will it have a good resale value (Toyota/Honda do have)
8) What kind of gas mileage can I expect and
9) Will it pass smog
It might be well to also do a car fax on it before you make the decision as well, Good Luck and GOD Bless.

Answer 3

Number one, get the warranty IN WRITING. If it's hidden in lawyer speak on the contract, have the dealer write on the side or back what it exactly means with his signature. DO NOT ever hesitate to take your business elsewhere. If a dealer knows you really want a particular car, they have you over a barrel without you knowing it.
If it's a used car, spend the $100 or so to let a different mechanic look over it before buying it.

Answer 4

I sold cars for a living at one time. Make sure it is the color, size, type and affordable payment. The more you put down the more attractive the lenders will see you the lower your monthly payment and interest rates will be also. The payments should be about 10-15% of your income. So a $400-600 a month car you should make $4,000-$6,000 per month.