When Buying a used car try these ideas to assist you in getting the best car for the money:

CAR BUYING TIP #1

FOCUS

 CAR BUYING TIP #2

KEEP THEM HONEST

 CAR BUYING TIP #3

CHECK OUT THIER PAST

A. Make a list of the items that are important to you such as;

B. Use this list to focus on the cars you really want.

C. Before leaving home, use the internet, private party ads and dealer ads to narrow your search to the top 3 choices.

D. Look at all 3 cars before making a decision. Then negotiate your best deal for your favorite choice.

Rembember to have fun while shopping!

 A. If you are buying from a dealer. They will have meticulis records on the vehicle you are trying to purchase.

B. They want to sell the car, so tell them that you are willing to buy the car but first, you want to see the records, including:

a. where the car came from

b. all repairs done by the dealership

c. the dealer's cost in the vehicle.

1. this is not as hard as you might think. Many dealers welcome the chance to prove to you that they are giving you a good deal.

2. Begin by telling them that you believe in them making a profit and agree to amount of profit that is resonable; such as $200-$500 over thier cost.

3. If they agree in principle to a fair profit, they usually will be glad to show you thier costs and solidify the deal.

C. If you are suspicious of the stated milage look at the wear patterns on the pedal. If there is obvious wear the car probably has over 100,000 miles.

D. Ask specifically if the car has ever been in an accident. If they don't give you a direct answer, walk away - Do not buy anything!

E. Look along the trim and mouldings for any sign of paint overspray, this signifies that the car has recieved body work.

G. Have a mechanic inspect the car or use a checklist to insure that there will not be suprises in the future.

F. Another excellent resource for information on your car is carfax.com

A seller's reputation is importantant.

How do they handle unforseen problems?Are thier cars generally problem free?; Do they care about your concerns after the sale or only before?

These are typical questions you should ask yourself about whoever you are dealing with when it comes to a high end purchase such as a car.

A. Auto dealer's generally have much more at stake than private party seller's in making sure you are completely satisfied.

a. private sellers will likely never see you again.

b. Private party sellers sometimes have hidden motives for selling the car - perhaps the fuel pump is failing or the clutch is about to go, etc.

c. A dealer needs a good reputation to stay in business and generally will bend over backward to keep customers saying good things about them.

d. A licenced Auto Dealer guarantees his honesty and ethical business practices with a $30,000 bond. This bond is there to guarantee payment to anyone who has been impoperly dealt with by the dealer.

B. The Better Business Bureau keeps records of complaints and improper behavior by businesses. This listing is free to anyone who requests it.

C. The state of Washington regulates auto dealers and will help you to mediate disputes with a dealer. They also can fine or reprimand dealer's if it is warranted.

D. The size of the dealership has very little to do with how they do business.

a. Many small dealers are more flexible and willing to do more to assist thier customers, while many large dealer's policies can be difficult.

b. On the other hand many large dealers are successful because they have built a good reputaion of fair dealing,.

E. The amount of time a dealer has been in business is a good indicator. Dishonest dealer's are usually out of business very soon.

Remember it pays to do your homework!