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

beware. No matter how nice the car appears, something fishy is going on. This is a great way to avoid buying a lemon. Just walk away if he refuses to allow you to have the used car inspected.

A private sale likely will be on an “as is” basis, unless your purchase agreement with the seller specifically states otherwise. If you have a written contract, the seller has to live up to the contract.

The used car also may be covered by a manufacturer’s warranty or a separately purchased service contract. But that doesn’t mean that the warranty and service contract are transferable.

Plus, other limits or costs may apply. Before you buy the used car, ask if it’s still under warranty or service contract, and review that document very carefully. Find out whether the warranty and service contract are transferable.

Some states will require vehicle sellers to pass a vehicle inspection before a sale is made. That’s not always the case, though. To find out what your state requires, contact your state Attorney General’s office or a local consumer protection agency by giving them a call. It only takes a couple of minutes to find out.

Whether you end up buying a used car from a dealer, a family member, a co-worker, or a classified ad, follow these tips to learn as much as you can about the car:

Tip # 3 – Use a Car Inspection Checklist

Examine the car carefully yourself using an inspection checklist. You can find a checklist in many of the magazine articles, books and Internet sites that deal with buying a used car. For example, when I Googled “used car checklist”, this website URL came up with a good checklist:
http://autos.msn.com/advice/articles/aischecklist.aspx

Probably the biggest thing that gets people is the rear defroster, heater, and air because they don’t check all three. If you are shopping for a used car in the winter, don’t forget to check the cool air. If you are shopping for a used car in the summer, don’t forget to check the heater. The last thing you want is to find out the rear defroster doesn’t work in the winter, or that the