What should I look for when buying a used car

Remember, your car is not just a car, it’s the second abode you have hence be very careful when buying it. Now unfortunately a lot if we can not afford to buy those brand new cars but that does not mean we should give up the dream of owning a car. We just have to improvise and head towards the used cars lot. Now since you are buying a car – a used one – you need to be very careful. Act as if you are buying a new car, making adjustments here and there and extra careful to the detailing.Now before you go out looking in the market, make sure of what kind of car are you looking for, the model, the type, how many miles should it have on itself and so on. While you are at it, check out different websites on used cars and some reading material on it as well. That way you get a rough idea about the different prices and what is really out there in the market.

Also try not to be fooled by a price that is too low, because sometimes things are truly too good to be true. Hence be careful. After you are done doing your homework on that one, start your research into the field, the various dealerships.The next step is to check the Vehicle’s Identification Number (VIN). You have to make sure that the car you are buying does not have any ‘criminal records’ and is coming to you through legal channels. It is best to get in contact with the original previous owner and verify the ownership by asking for car papers and registration. You don’t want to get into illegal dealing or the stolen products so be on your toes. Ask for the car’s maintenance record from the owner, dealer, or repair shop and have a look at them.Before making the payment, get a mechanic to checkout every nook and cranny of the car; you definitely don’t want it falling apart at the first jerk.

After that take it out for a test drive; if possible, try out different road conditions since you don’t know in what conditions you would be driving. You don’t want it breaking down on a highway in the middle of nowhere. The last job for you is making a bargain. The dealers are always more than willing to cut back on their profit if they know they would be making a sale. You don’t want that car getting out of your hand so negotiate on the price and get the dealer to agree on your demand. Also while you are going through the whole process of purchasing a car, trust your instincts. It starts from getting a trustworthy company down to handing over the cash. If at any stage, you feel something fishy, do not ignore. Hang in there and check out each and every detail. Hopefully, that way you would be driving home as a happy owner of new used car