3 Secret Tips For Buying A Used Car And Saving A Ton Of Money

Buying a used car is the only option for many teacher candidates as money is tight at this transitional time in your life. Once you land that new teaching job and the money starts to flow in, you can afford to buy a new car. Maybe your money situation is ok but you have a friend who is thinking about buying a used car.

I have not bought a new car in many years because I know the secrets to getting a great deal on a used car that I’m going to share with you. These little known secrets will save you big money. Also, make sure you watch the video at the end of this article for more things you need to watch out for before buying a used car.

If you follow these tips you are guaranteed to save lots of money, so pay attention.

Tip # 1 - Check Consumer Reports

Check Consumer Reports and find out which cars are the safest. Sure you want something that looks good, but most people simply go for looks and ignore the safety factor. Never ignore safety.

Go to a reputable car repair shop and ask if you can bring the used car by for them to look at. They will almost always say yes. While you are there, ask what cars they have to repair most often. You will also need to ask what the used car inspection includes, how long it will take, and how much they will charge. Always get this information in writing to be safe.

Once the used vehicle has been inspected, ask the mechanic for a written report with a cost estimate for all the necessary repairs.

Be sure the report includes the vehicle’s make, model and VIN. If you decide to make an offer to the dealer after approving the inspection, you can use the estimated repair costs to negotiate the price of the vehicle.

If you are going to purchase your used car from an individual, then read the next tip.

Tip # 2 - Buying a Used Car From An Individual

Private sellers generally are not covered by the Used Car Rule and don’t have to use the Buyers Guide.

You can ask the seller if you can have the vehicle inspected by your mechanic. If he says no…