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5 Used-Car Red Flags

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 [...]

Auto Repair: Symptoms Of A Transmission Problem

Here is some great info on how YOU can determine if your transmission is having issues. Check it out:

Richmond car dealership dinged for selling unsafe car

A Tsawwassen woman has won her civil lawsuit against a Richmond car dealership after she was involved in a car crash in North Delta a little more than three years ago.
Joelle Christine Cummings purchased a 2005 Nissan 350Z from Daewoo Richmond, now known as Auto Couture, in June of 2006. A week later, she was [...]

Where To Find The Best Deals On A Used Car

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 [...]

10 Used Cars to Avoid

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 [...]

Top 5 Used Car Buying Secrets

OK, these guys are a little over the top, but they do make several good points. check it out:

CARFAX Vehicle History Reports – Used car buyer beware -

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.

6 Used-Car Traps and How to Avoid Them

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 [...]

How To Buy A Used Car

Here is a very good piece I came across, with some excellent advice on how to go about buying a used car.  Check it out:
 
 

A Great January for Certified Pre-Owned Used Cars

Here is an interesting piece I came across on “Keiths Used Car Blog” over on about.com. Keith says:
“AutoRemarketing.Com is reporting, “The certified pre-owned market carried its momentum from December into the New Year, proving to be a positive sign for the auto industry in an otherwise difficult environment.”
Find the rest of the article here: A [...]

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