So You’re Looking To Buy A Used Car? Consider This Before You Do
Some people have been bitten once and now they are shy when buying a vehicle. New and used seems to be the way to save money, but think about this before you do. Today on the Top 5 at 7:45, I'll highlight some things to definitely thinks about before you buy a used automobile. Investigative reporter Tish Thompson gives some suggestions.
- Don't Avoid The Mechanics - Before you sign off on a used vehicle, make sure you swing it by your mechanic for an inspection and also get a written estimate of what the damages are. This gives you an advantage on your decision making.
- Be A History Buff - Make sure you head out to carfax.com and get a good history report on the vehicle. This will give you a heads up on insurance and vehicle accident history.
- Secure A Warranty - The true and legitimate dealers should be more than willing to offer you a warranty on the vehicle. This gives you some protection should something go wrong.
- Get It In Writing - Make sure you get some kind of an official written purchase agreement. Ask your questions in writing and make sure that the dealer answers them in writing.
- Avoid The Clampett's - "This car belonged to Jed Clampett's Great-Aunt Mellie and she was the ONLY one who owned it." Yeah, we've heard that story, in part, before haven't we? If a used car salesman tells you that he's selling the vehicle for his Uncle Jed, or his dear mother Caroline, he's lying.
The Top 5 at 7:45 airs weekdays with me, Gary Freeman and brought to you by First Education Federal Credit Union.