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We sell American Cars all in very good condition for your convenience Looking for a Used Car? These Six Tips Can Help Does the idea of shopping for a used car make you cringe? You’re not alone; even among the most experienced auto buffs used car shopping stirs mixed emotions, from anxiety to gusto. Although many shoppers fear ending up with a "lemon," they still enjoy the anticipation of landing the perfect car, truck, or at a fair price. The Car Care Council suggests the following tips for consumers who are eyeing the used car market. 1.Mind over matter – Finding the right vehicle can be an emotional decision. We tend to fall in love with our cars, a relationship which can become "love-hate" when the used car becomes some-what of a clunker. For this reason it’s important not to let your heart override your common sense. Shop with another person to ensure that a second opinion is close at hand. 2.Clean out your comb – Used cars are just that…USED. The new car warranty is either gone or waning, so make sure all guarantees are in writing. Go over this paperwork with the proverbial fine tooth comb. 3.High mileage/high value – Don’t be frightened off by high mileage. Shoppers who traditionally have ruled out older cars with high mileage now are discovering these can be excellent buys. The median age of a vehicle now exceeds 8 years, an increase of 50% during the past decade. Vehicles are more durable, and we’re putting more miles on them. "People are keeping their vehicles longer," confirms R.B. Grisham , Executive Vice President, National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. "Add to this the higher price of new cars and you can see why the used car market is overtaking the new." A high mileage vehicle (100,000+ miles) may be relatively trouble free for years, says the Council. If they’ve had proper care, major components, including the engine and transmission may be good for many more miles. 4.Don’t skip "history class" – A big factor, of course, is the vehicle’s service history. Beware of the private seller who boasts, "I never had had to do a thing to it." It could be an accident or a breakdown waiting to happen. Sooner or later lack of maintenance will catch up…sometimes with the new owner. 5.Play the Price Is Right—At your bank, library or auto parts store you can borrow or buy an appraisal guide. These books, published by National Auto Dealers Association, Kelly’s Blue Book, Edmonds and others, help determine if the seller’s asking price is in the right range. This information also is available on the Internet. 6.A checkup before a check – Used car shoppers should invest in a thorough inspection of any used vehicle. Due to the complex systems in today’s vehicles, analysis of these sophisticated systems demand more than a trained eye, they also require specialized equipment for total evaluation. Benefits You get what you want We do everything for you Good Prices CONSUMER TIPS WHEN BUYING A VEHICLE When you are shopping for your next vehicle, there are many things you will want to think about carefully. Finding and buying a used vehicle doesn't have to be stressful. Gathering information online and going to the dealer well prepared, will change the way you view car buying. Much of the stress occurs when you have inadequate information and must make a decision on the spot. 1.You should try to get the most out of your automobile for the least amount of money by purchasing one that fits your life-style. If it doesn't, then you will likely become dissatisfied with it and trade it in, risking thousands of dollars in the process. This is also the time you should be considering car insurance. InsWeb has free online quotes. Establish a responsible budget, and then do an online search for the vehicle's). If you are not sure about the exact vehicle you want, go to your local dealers and test drive the vehicle's). 2.Get your financing in order; it's a key issue. Knowing that you have secure financing before you enter the dealership will insure that you have plenty of bargaining power. It will offer you leverage to make the best deal at the dealership of your choice. Get Great Rates on New and Used Cars at E-LOAN! is a good source for low cost financing. 3.Know the vehicle features and optional equipment you would like your vehicle to have. If you have a trade-in, consider selling it yourself. This could save you big. Try an online internet solution to sell your car. If you prefer to trade the vehicle, know how much your trade-in is really worth. If you have these three essentials taken care of before you go to the dealer, half the battle will have already been won. 4.Rather than driving around and searching, just fill out an online Auto Finder Request. Fill in as much info as possible about the car(s) or truck(s) you want. Be sure and include your e-mail address and phone number. Your requests are sent to multiple dealers that will contact you with the information you need. Information gathering begins, and you must determine how far you are willing to travel to buy, and also compare prices quoted by dealers with online services such as Kelley Blue Book. 5.Get everything in writing: purchase agreement, price, options, trade-in value, finance terms promises made by seller warranty terms. 6.Get a copy of everything you sign, at the time you sign it, and do not sign anything that has not been filled out (sales contract, warranty or service agreement, credit life/accident insurance, odometer statement, title, repair receipts, etc.). If there is a later dispute, these documents can be of help in resolving the dispute. 7.Test drive the vehicle and ask the dealer if you can have the vehicle thoroughly checked out by a mechanic before you buy it; especially if you are buying it "AS-IS," without a warranty. Here is a good book on Auto Auto Repair Tips. Look the vehicle over closely to be sure everything works. Ask specific questions, such as, has the car ever been wrecked? What is the condition of the brakes, etc? 8.Inspect the seller's title; is the seller the actual owner? Is the mileage information filled out if the seller is a dealer? Does the title have a Salvage, Scrap, Rebuilt, Assembled, Driver's Ed, or other legend printed on it? When was title issued? If it is a recent title, it means someone else recently sold the vehicle to the person trying to sell it you. 9.If you are leasing a vehicle, find out the "selling price" that the lease payment is figured from. This price should include a credit for any down payment and/or trade-in vehicle involved. Ask the dealer to show you how the price was figured and how the monthly payment was arrived at. 10.Do not be rushed into buying. Shop around and compare prices. Do not fall for pressure "hard sell" tactics. Try not to shop near the dealership's closing time. If possible, wait a day or two before making your decision. This will give you an opportunity to "cool off." A car cannot be returned like items in a department store. Once you take delivery of the car, it is yours. Deposits placed on vehicle's are not necessarily refundable. Ask the salesperson if yours is. Get the answer in writing. 11.Just as you shop around for a car, you should also shop around for financing and other services. Compare rates offered through banks, credit unions, dealers, etc. If buying from a dealer, does the dealer offer repairs? 12.Credit life and disability insurance are not required by law. Be sure you know what you are buying.