| Buying a used car is a major purchase and one you | | | | or if the mileage is accurate. This makes it even |
| don't want to enter into without preparation. This | | | | more important for you to buy from a dealer you |
| article is a guide to used car questions to ask | | | | trust or better yet one who backs up the purchase. |
| yourself before you talk with a car dealer. They will | | | | 4. Can I get financing? Here again you will need a bit |
| save you time, energy and money. | | | | of research, find out your credit score and if it is too |
| Here is a list of used car questions to ask yourself. | | | | low consider going to a dealer with in-house financing |
| 1. What do I want? The last thing you want to do is | | | | which is commonly known as "buy here, pay here". |
| talk with a used car salesman without knowing what | | | | These dealerships will be more likely to work out a |
| type of car interests you and what is in your price | | | | deal for you because they have the added incentive |
| range. This requires you to do your homework. Start | | | | of selling you a vehicle. |
| by identifying 2 or 3 models of cars that appeal to | | | | 5. Am I prepared to walk out? If you are feeling |
| you and then go online to research the average sales | | | | pressured or uncomfortable with the negotiations you |
| price of those cars. | | | | can always walk away from the deal. It is a good |
| 2. What is my spending limit? Figure out how much | | | | thing to prepare yourself for this possibility before |
| you are comfortable spending on a used car and then | | | | entering negotiations. |
| stay below that limit, if you don't you might be in for | | | | Use this article as a guide to used car questions to |
| buyer's regret. | | | | ask yourself before talking with a dealer and you will |
| 3. Do I trust the dealer? Buying a used car can be a | | | | be ready for negotiations and save yourself time, |
| risk, you are not able to know the complete history | | | | energy and money. |
| of the car, how it was cared for, it's accident history | | | | |