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Posted 6/7/2010 5:56:54 AM
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1. Check how neat the car is in its external appearance. You must have a look at the car under bright sun so that any uneven paint jobs can be easily identified. Incase you identify one, run your hand through the body line and you would defineatly find there is a difference in smoothnees. If the damage is huge, avoid such car.

2. Check the underbody of the car for any major scratches/damages. people generally make up the exteriors but there is not much they can do to coverup things under the car.

3. Check for the original stickers of the car in the engine area. You can see the natural wear and tear if the area is not quiet touched which is a good sign.

4. Ask if the service schedule has been maintained.

5. Make sure the tires, are in good condition. This could incurr sizeable cost incase they require replacement.

6. Like already mentioned, the lesser the car clocked on the ODO, better it is.

7. Check for the rubber beadings on the door. Incase the car had a major collision, the impact can be easily see.
8. While take a test ride do not switch the music system On. Also roll the windows up for first few kilometers witout the AC or the Blower On. This will give you a clear sounds from the car's body and the engine. You mechanic can help you with the


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Posted 8/2/2011 11:29:36 PM
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There are also online tools you can use to help you decide on a used car. You can now find out the history of the used car, truck or van you may want to buy. Sometimes car salesman won't disclose of a vehicle has been in an accident, but an online report will disclose that it you. I'm not sure if this service is free but it shouldn't cost more than a few dollars,

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Posted 10/20/2011 8:12:27 AM
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Plan to spend enough time looking at cars to allow you to test-drive at least three. Consider reputable new-car dealers who also sell used models, or a private sale. As for the corner used-car lot, it's probably a good idea to give it a miss unless you live in a small town where everybody knows everybody, says Edmonston, because there, the dealer won't want to damage his reputation by selling you a lemon. Regina Chan, executive director of AutoNerve Communications Inc., says you'll do better on the price if you buy from a classified ad rather than paying a dealer's markup. Bring someone along if you're going to a stranger's home.

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Posted 12/10/2011 3:45:16 AM
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Thanks for the tips you've shared! But I think it would be better also to consider in buying the security, on how well the car move smoothly and it might good as well if you will buy a brand new one.

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These tips are really useful and one must consider these tips while buying a used car..

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