Buying Used Cars - Do Some Homework!

Researching your new vehicle is a daunting task in today's world.

Once you have narrowed your next vehicle down to 2 or 3 choices it is time to research. Take out a sheet of paper for each vehicle and write down pros and cons for each one.

Also on each sheet of paper list the attributes which are most important to you. This list might include:

MPG - if you put a lot of miles on your car this factor could make a big dent in your wallet if you pick the wrong car.

Engine power - HP is a big factor for many people out there.

Price - nothing needs to be said about this one.

Interior space

Repair costs - consider the average costs to repair a fender-bender. Then there is Car Insurance

Car insurance costs are often overlooked by buyers and can catch you by surprise.

Standard options.

Anything else, which is a factor to you. The idea is to custom tailor your list to meet your needs. If you don't care about engine power then leave it off your list.

Now how do you get the information which is on your list? Here is a list of excellent resources to use in your search.

Offline:

Consumer Reports Magazine

Auto Week magazine

Your local newspaper's auto section

Local dealers

Online:

Consumer Reports - requires a subscription just like the magazine.

Edmunds.com

Kelly Blue Book

NADA guide book

Car.com

www.Used-Car.com.au

After your research is done you should have a clear picture of which car is right for you.

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