| I once asked a car mechanic what he will suggest, | | | | What many people do not know is that some |
| and he said that Honda Civics and Toyota Carollas | | | | mechanics will give you a deal on inspecting the used |
| are what he recommends. Everyone has his or her | | | | car you hope to buy, especially if you promise to |
| different idea what they like for a good used car. So | | | | take it to them if it needs work. Ask them about |
| you must decide what type of car you want. Narrow | | | | this. It could not hurt. They may have a special offer, |
| it down to at least four types. | | | | where the cost of your initial car inspection ends up |
| Then, it is recommended you do a blue book search. | | | | going towards the car fixing. In short, wheel and deal |
| Visit the official kelly blue book website and get a | | | | with you mechanic. You have nothing to lose. If you |
| rough idea of what these cars are valued at. Get the | | | | do not take the step of going to a mechanic, then |
| values for a variety of years.Armed with the highest | | | | your seller must have accurate records of all labor |
| amount you can spend, and as clear an idea as | | | | and parts. |
| possible of what kind of used car you want, and | | | | It is highly important that they changed the timing |
| what the blue book values are, it is time to begin | | | | belt for instance within the last 40,000 miles. The |
| your search. | | | | best advice I have is this: if you trust the person you |
| I suggest you look in online bulletin boards such as | | | | are buying from, you are more likely to get good |
| craigslist.org or When you go to check out the car, if | | | | used cars. I have bought several used cars and each |
| you have a friend who knows a lot about cars who's | | | | one came from someone who kept accurate records. |
| willing to come too, that is of course ideal. Otherwise, | | | | One of the best tips to find a used car is to locate |
| it is suggested you go to a mechanic to get the car | | | | retired couples or elderly folks who are selling their |
| inspected. Do not underestimate the importance of | | | | car. If they are selling because the want to, not |
| this step. Yes, it is inconvenient, but you do not want | | | | because they need to, congratulations, you have |
| to end up with a lemon!. | | | | found your used car! |