| There are many people out there who want to buy | | | | Carfax is a free service that provides you |
| a used car. Why don't they just buy a new car? The | | | | information on a cars damage history, if any. You can |
| answer is simple. Many people simply can't afford to | | | | check the Carfax report online for free, you just |
| buy a new car, so they must buy a used car. But | | | | need the vehicles VIN number (vehicle identification |
| before you go out to buy a used car, there are | | | | number). Also, if you buy a used car "as is" you may |
| some things you should take into consideration. | | | | be stuck with a lemon. Try to get a warranty on the |
| First off, when you buy a new car you are the only | | | | vehicle you purchase as an added safety net. |
| owner of the car. This means you know where the | | | | The next tip before you buy a used car is to get |
| car has been and you know it is in tip top condition. | | | | your credit checked. If you are going to finance the |
| You also get a warranty on the car. But when you | | | | vehicle, you better hope you don't have any |
| buy a used car, you have no idea where the car has | | | | blemishes on your credit report. Used car dealers |
| been or what on earth has happened to it. The car | | | | make more money when you finance a car. When |
| could've been in a terrible accident for all you know. | | | | you buy a used car, you want to be sure you get |
| Also, when you buy a used car, you probably won't | | | | the best APR (annual percentage rate) available. If it |
| get a warranty... unless if you buy a used car at a | | | | is too high, then try getting your loan from a bank. |
| reputable dealership. | | | | They may provide you with a better rate so you |
| It is safer to buy a used car from a dealership, not | | | | may then buy a used car. |
| from a newspaper ad. You also need to make sure | | | | Hopefully, when you go to buy a used car you will |
| you buy a used car from a reputable dealership. | | | | have a pleasant experience. Not all used cars are bad |
| Some used car dealers are just plain sleezeballs. To | | | | and not all car dealers are sleezeballs. Alas, an awful |
| be even safer, make sure when you buy a used car | | | | lot of them are so be careful. With some street |
| that the vehicle is Carfax certified. If the dealer won't | | | | smarts and a little bit of patience, you can end up |
| provide you with this information, then there is | | | | with an excellent used car that will last you many |
| probably a problem with the vehicle in question. | | | | years. |