447 208 Cars & Transportation Buying & Selling a Car Buying a Car true Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:14:16 -0800 /system/videos/6/47/04/447.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, cars, automotive, automobile, auto, car, buy, purchase, deal, used, second-hand, bargain How To Buy a Used Car http://www.howcast.com/videos/447-How-To-Buy-a-Used-Car http://www.howcast.com/videos/447-How-To-Buy-a-Used-Car/edit approved 182 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=447"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=447" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 20 carlo_scialla http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/447/Car.How_to_Buy_a_Used_Car_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 6742 false false false 10834 1 18 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/447/18.jpg Figure out how much you can spend Figure out how much you can spend—either in cash or in monthly loan payments.

]]> 10835 2 27 Tip Don’t forget about the costs of owning a car, like insurance and maintenance.

]]> 10836 3 32 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/447/32.jpg Research models Research the models you’re considering. Car information websites will help you compare both the performance and long-term reliability of various cars.

]]> 10837 4 44 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/447/44.jpg Locate car Locate a car that you want to check out. Search used car lots, classified ads, car dealerships that sell pre-owned vehicles, and special used-car publications and websites.

]]> 10838 5 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/447/58.jpg Ask seller about condition Ask the seller about the general condition of the car, including mileage, extra features, and whether service records are available.

]]> 10839 6 69 Tip If you’re buying the car from an individual, ask if he or she is the original owner and the reason for selling the car.

]]> 10840 7 77 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/447/77.jpg Inspect & test-drive Inspect the car and test-drive it. You want to make sure that it performs well, runs smoothly, and feels right.

]]> 10841 8 86 Tip Don’t let the seller rush you through the test-drive.

]]> 10842 9 91 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/447/91.jpg Find out if warranty included Find out if the car comes with a warranty.

]]> 10843 10 96 Tip If a warranty isn’t included, have a mechanic inspect the car for you. Let the seller know that the sale is contingent on a professional inspection.

]]> 10844 11 105 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/447/105.jpg Get vehicle history report Get a vehicle history report from one of the companies that sell them online. See if the vehicle has been damaged in an accident or flood—and if the odometer may have been rolled back.

]]> 10845 12 117 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/447/117.jpg Find out worth Find out how much the car is worth by consulting online used car guides or visiting the library.

]]> 10846 13 125 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/447/125.jpg Negotiate Negotiate. Using the market value of the car as a guide, make an offer on the low end. Don’t be afraid to walk away.

]]> 10847 14 133 Tip If you’re trading in your car or having a dealership arrange financing, negotiate the price of the car before you discuss trade-in value and financing to assure you get the best deal.

]]> 10848 15 144 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/447/144.jpg Close the deal Close the deal. If you’re buying from a private seller, make sure you get the title. Register your new vehicle with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.

]]> 10849 16 156 Tip If you’re buying from a dealership, they will handle most of the paperwork for you. Just make sure you read any contracts or paperwork carefully.

]]> 10850 17 164 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/447/164.jpg Drive home Drive home in your swank new ride.

]]> 10851 18 172 Fact Did you know? On average, new cars lose 15% to 30% of their value the moment they’re driven off the dealer’s lot.

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