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Six Tips for Buying a Used Vehicle By Neal Weaver

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W hile buying a used car means saving money upfront, you sacrifice some peace of mind.
Used cars dont come w ith the same w arranties as new cars. At the risk of offending new
car buyers, used car shoppers are smarter w hen it comes to saving money. You can only
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rs,but used car buyers have more options.CPO cars are used cars that the manufacturer has bought back
and inspected. The manufacturer usually offers additional warranty coverage on these cars, and
sometimes offers financing and special offers.

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At the risk of offending new car buyers, used car shoppers are smarter w hen it comes to
saving money. A new car can lose up to 20 percent of its value the minute its driven off a
dealers lot. For a new car buyer, thats money right dow n the drain. W ith a used vehicle,
that depreciation has already happened to the previous ow ner.
W hile buying a used car means saving money upfront, you sacrifice some peace of mind.
Used cars dont come w ith the same w arranties as new cars. If youre not careful w hen
buying, you may drive off in a giant money p

it.
Buying a car doesnt necessarily mean
giving up on reliability. By taking your time,
doing your research, and sticking to your
budget, you can get a used car that w ill
make you happy and save you money.
Finding the Right Used Car
You can only buy a new car from franchise
car dealers,but used car buyers have more
options. They can buy from a dealer, or
from the guy dow n the street. W ith so
many options, it pays to cast a w ide net.
Most used car listings are available online,
so its easy to find the right car from the
comfort of your couch.
Too many options can be overw helming, so its important to first have an idea of w hat you
w ant and need from a used car. Think about how much you can afford to spend, how much
space you need, the performance you w ant, the kind of fuel economy youd like to get and
features that are essential for you.
Used Car Budgets
Selecting a used car involvesfitting it in your budget. New er cars and cars w ith low mileage
cost more than older cars w ith more mileage. Playing the mileage game can help you get
into the car you w ant, but there can be dow nsides to a less-expensive, higher-mileage car.
The more mileage on a car, the more likely it w ill soon need repairs.
Certified Pre-Ow ned Cars vs. Used Cars
You also need to decide if you w ant to go w ith a Certified Pre-Ow ned (CPO) car or
uncertified. CPO cars are used cars that the manufacturer has bought back and inspected.
The manufacturer usually offers additional w arranty coverage on these cars, and
sometimes offers financing and special offers. A CPO is as close to buying a new car as you
can get w hen shopping used. All of those CPO extras come at a cost. Still, the extra peace
of mind a CPO car offers might be w orthw hile.
Inspecting a Used Car
Used cars dont have the same guarantees that new cars do, so you have to protect
yourself. Check the specs first and ask to see documentation for things like regular
maintenance and repairs. The National Highw ay Traffic Safety Administration keeps a
database of vehicle recalls. Check it to see if the car youre thinking about buying has any
recalls. If it does, dont buy it until the seller can prove that the recall has been addressed.
Get Used Car Financing
Most people finance their used car purchase. If youre buying from a used car dealer, you
may be able to get financing there, but the loan the dealer offers may not be the best deal.
Before you buy, see w hat kind of loan terms you qualify for from different banks and credit

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unions. If youre buying a used car from an individual, you can use those loans to make the
purchase. If youre buying from a dealer, you can compare their loan terms to the ones you
already have and pick the best deal.
Used Car W arranties
Many used car dealers offer extended w arranties. Even private purchased vehicles can get
a w arranty from a w arranty company. Most consumer advocates recommend against
getting an extended w arranty. Extended w arranties can also be expensive, and many are
restrictive. W hen you need them, they may not cover you. Even dealer w arranties may not
cover needed repairs. If you decide you w ant an extended w arranty make sure you read
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