| The first question you should ask if you're looking to | | | | If you can point those things out, it shows that you |
| buy a used car is How good your bargaining skills are | | | | are shrewd and bservant, and it will bring the price |
| ? If you've been out there checking out the lots of | | | | down. So, you can use the costs of fixing these |
| used car dealers, you should know those salesmen | | | | various problems to lower your counteroffer. In the |
| know how to do their job. So, what's the smart way | | | | end, make sure there are no outstanding financial |
| of purchasing a used car without getting taken for a | | | | claims against the car, like an unpaid bank loan. |
| ride? | | | | Check with the local Department of Motor Vehicles |
| First of all, do never start off offering too little. | | | | to find out what legal paperwork you will need. |
| That's one of the safest ways to get taken. And | | | | Different states have different regulations as far as |
| never take the first offer the seller gives you either. | | | | smog control and things like that, and you will also |
| You must always keep in mind your personal finances | | | | need to title of the car and an official statement |
| and budget. | | | | showing how many miles the vehicle has on it. The |
| You should also know what the car your looking at is | | | | seller has to give you this, according to federal law. |
| worth, before you enter the used car dealer's store. | | | | Most states require the seller to contact the DMV to |
| Ever heard of the Kelley Blue Book? This is a catalog | | | | tell them that the vehicle has changed ownership. |
| that has all kinds of cars, listed by year, and their | | | | Usually, you have to change the registration. |
| values. If you are thinking of buying a used car, it's a | | | | The best and safest way to pay for the vehicle is |
| good idea to get a copy and compare prices. You | | | | with a money order or a cashier's check. Ensure that |
| can take advantage of knowing about the car when | | | | the seller signs the title on the vehicle. This is the |
| you are bargaining. If the seller doesn't like your | | | | action that legally changes the ownership from the |
| offer, ask them for a counter offer. Look at the car | | | | previous owner to you. Whenever possible, you |
| carefully and try to find any faults that you can. For | | | | should get a warranty from the seller. It's always |
| instance, a little damage here or there, any kinds of | | | | safer to have a written warranty in case there are |
| problems you can find, and use that as leverage | | | | unforeseen problems. |
| when you are bargaining. | | | | |