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Came accross this article on Yahoo. Overall the advice is excellent.
“One of the most important aspects of a used car is its maintenance history. You want to make sure you’re buying a vehicle that has had routine oil changes and major mileage services. Always ask the seller, even if it’s a car dealership, for all [...]
Excellent Video on how to examine and buy a used car:
He gives great advice on all points in this one. This Video is Auto Analyst approved.
I spotted another good article on Yahoo News listing some of the worst and best used cars out there. Its kind of hard to argue about any of these choices.
The Worst used car: The Chrysler Sebring. It is simply the most unreliable and fit/finish challenged car out there. Don’t touch one of these with a [...]
This article from Yahoo News is mostly about buying a new car, but many of the tricks used by dealers are equally pertinent to used car buyers.
When you sit down to negotiate, the salesman will pull out a “four-square” worksheet on which to work out the terms of the deal. In the four quadrants of [...]
I was asked the other day “Where can I find the best deals on a used car?” The answer really is Anywhere. There is no one place to find the best deals. Dealers of all types are just as likely to have a great deal on their lot as anyone else. Sometimes you can get [...]
Here is a Yahoo article that makes some good points on how not to choose the wrong used car, however I do take exception to a couple of things they say.
Any Car without a Service History
In this age of computerized record keeping, a car without a comprehensive service history is simply a car that hasn’t [...]
OK, these guys are a little over the top, but they do make several good points. check it out:
Good tips from a YouTube Vid I found. Up to date, and informative.
Here is a video from Carfax on the pitfalls of buying a used car. Interesting to note, that even Carfax recommends a pre purchase used car inspection by a professional like Auto Analyst before buying.
Another excellent piece on the pitfalls of buying a used car. I am pleased to note that they recommend an independent pre purchase inspection by a professional… like Autyo Analyst! Here are some exerpts:
Tip #1
1. Bargain-Basement Pricing
You can get a great price on used cars, but beware of deals that seem too good to be [...]