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Buying A Pre-Owned Car

Today's car prices make purchasing a car a major investment. If you have decided to invest in a pre-owned car the information presented here will help you make your purchase a success whether buying on the internet, from a friend or your local dealer. 

1. Do your homework: Know as much or more about the car you are planning to purchase as the seller. The internet is full of details about every car model including current trade-in and market value, safety ratings, consumer and professional reviews, and the added value of included options.

2. Choose a low mileage car: A low mileage car will often have some transferable original warranty remaining. After you settle on your make and model a search the internet and papers should yield several cars for you to choose from. Narrow your selection down to models with comparable options then choose the one with the lowest mileage. 

3. Go With The Options: You should be able to find a well- equipped car with all the options you need and some you just want priced several thousands of dollars less than a comparable new car. The change in looks from one year to the next is often minor so take advantage and get the premium options at bargain prices. Shop around the prices in the pre-owned market can vary widely depending on the deal the dealer made with the previous owner. If you decide to resell the options will help make the sell.

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