| Automobile is a wheeled passenger vehicle that | | | | Thousands to Lacks of Rupees and driving away |
| carries its own motor. Most definitions of the term | | | | with a bill of sale. A better quality used car may |
| specify that automobiles are designed to run primarily | | | | require financing from a bank, but the payments |
| on roads, to have seating for one to six people, | | | | should still be more affordable than those of a new |
| typically have four wheels and be constructed | | | | car loan through a dealership. |
| principally for the transport of people rather than | | | | - Another factor when you prepare to buy a used |
| goods. However, the term is far from precise. | | | | car is safety and reliability. Almost any used car is |
| A pre-owned vehicle, also known as a used car, is a | | | | going to have at least one age-related problem, so it |
| vehicle that has previously had one or more owners. | | | | pays to perform a thorough inspection or hire |
| Used cars are sold through a variety of outlets, | | | | someone who can. This car will have to start on cold |
| which include franchise and independent dealers, | | | | winter mornings and stay cool on hot summer days. |
| rental car companies, leasing companies, and used car | | | | - Safety features cannot show signs of imminent |
| superstores. Some car retailers offer no-haggle | | | | failure due to rough handling by the previous owner. |
| prices, and certified used cars, and extended service | | | | Avoid buying any used car in which the driver has to |
| plans or warranties. Individuals can also sell and | | | | do anything unorthodox to operate it. Some sellers |
| purchase used cars through resources, such as | | | | assume that a used car buyer is willing to |
| newspaper classifieds | | | | compromise safety for economy, but you do not |
| Why a Used Car?For many people, owning a reliable | | | | want to find yourself on the side of a highway |
| car is a necessity, not a luxury. Buying a new car, | | | | because of a problem concealed by the seller. |
| however, is not always an option. New cars can be | | | | - When you prepare to buy a used car, there are a |
| prohibitively expensive, and factors such as credit | | | | few warning flags to consider. High mileage readings |
| ratings and insurance costs may render financing | | | | on a relatively young car may indicate unusually long |
| impossible. | | | | commutes, which may have caused some stress |
| The best alternative is to prepare to buy a used car, | | | | damage to the frame. Deposits of oil on parts behind |
| but it is important to consider a number of issues | | | | the engine block could mean gasket leaks or even |
| before investing in what some car dealers | | | | some cracks in the block itself. |
| euphemistically refer to as a pre-owned vehicle. | | | | - One of the worst things to find in a used car is |
| Buying a used car requires a different set of criteria | | | | evidence of oil in the radiator. Other fluids should be |
| than buying a new model straight off the lot. | | | | checked for proper levels. Hoses, belts and other |
| Tips & Suggestions on Buying a Used Car: | | | | rubber parts should not show signs of excessive |
| - One important consideration when you prepare to | | | | cracking or tearing, which could indicate an imminent |
| buy a used car is financing. This means determining | | | | failure. |
| an affordable price range and calculating peripheral | | | | In short, one should prepare to buy a used car with |
| expenses such as tags, insurance and sales tax. | | | | one eye on the price and one eye on the condition. |
| - Unlike buying a new car, it is not unusual to pay the | | | | Sellers can always negotiate a better price, but they |
| entire asking price of a used car with cash. When | | | | can not provide a better vehicle. Be prepared to pay |
| you prepare to buy a used car, consult with your | | | | a few thousand rupees more in the near future for |
| bank to determine eligibility for a small loan to cover | | | | necessary repairs and upgrades. Keep in mind that |
| the cost of a used car. Buying a reliable used car for | | | | when you prepare to buy a used car, you must also |
| transportation is often a matter of saving up several | | | | prepare to inherit used car problems. |