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Before You Buy a Used Car….


Regardless of the price you will pay, purchasing a used car is an investment. Protecting your investment and avoiding buying someone else’s headache is critical.

Test Drive Thoroughly - drive at highway speed to feel for vibrations, listen to noises, slam on the brakes – even if you don’t know what it means – you can notice problems

Open the Hood – check the oil – look around – is the engine covered with oil? What do the belts and hoses look like? Look like you know what you are doing – even if you don’t – it will make the salesperson nervous.

Have Vehicle Checked by a Mechanic – who works for you – not the seller!