Tips for Buying Used Car

Used car sales are up as people shy away from pricey new cars.

My Blog Sister and I only buy used--one year old cars with low mileage to save a few thousand dollars. Why buy new when it depreciates the second you drive it off the lot? Well, new does have its advantages, especially if you're not sure how to spot a car that has undergone extensive body work after horrendous accident.

The trick is how to conduct the first initial inspection before making an offer.
Do you know if the car is a salvaged wreck? This is critical. While it's legal to resell rebuilt wrecks, it's also dangerous. One young man was killed when upon impact of an accident, there was no airbag. The steering wheel was filled with shredded paper.

CLICK HERE to view a news report by ABC News and the test they performed with local passerbys to see if they knew which of the five cars was the rebuilt wreck. The results will surprise you.

Bottomline, whenever buying a used car, follow these two golden rules and you'll drive off with a great deal and a "new/used" car!

1- Conduct a history report on the vehicle
2- Have a certified, professional mechanic inspect it for you


VERY IMPORTANT: Despite well-circulated , deeply-rooted information, used cars can NOT be returned within three days.

Share your tips or stories of buying a used car.