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Never Get Taken For a Ride Again\u2026..<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sometimes you simply need to buy a used car because it makes economic sense. At times, it allows you to own that car model you always desired.<\/p>\n

Buying a used car can be tricky. Salesmen have been known to use every trick in the book to push a used car they want to sell off. You must be prepared with some essentials to make sure that you aren\u2019t taken for a ride.<\/p>\n

Keep these factors in mind the next time you are out to buy a pre-owned vehicle:<\/p>\n

The Engine:
\n<\/strong>To an experienced eye, the look of an engine can reveal many things within a minute. Take a trusted and experienced mechanic along with you to check the engine. The odometer in itself might not be the best indicator of the health of a car.<\/p>\n

Service History:
\n<\/strong>Even if the car is rarely used, servicing it once a year remains essential. Go through the car\u2019s service log to see whether the car has been serviced on a yearly basis. It will also tell you when the car has experienced major accidents or mechanical faults.<\/p>\n

Maintenance:
\n<\/strong>It might take some persistence, but it is absolutely possible to find a used car that has been impeccably maintained. It is a safer bet to look for cars manufactured by companies having an extensive network of service providers.<\/p>\n

Avoid buying cars which have been out of production as hunting for spare parts can be an ordeal.<\/p>\n

Test Drive:
\n<\/strong>A test drive is a must if while buying a used car. Take the cars you like for a test drive. If you’re an experienced driver, this will help detect any obvious problems.<\/p>\n

Pay attention to suspension, ease of driving, noises from the engine, apart from the obvious such as steering, brakes and gears.<\/p>\n

Hopefully, these tips will make your next used-car shopping experience a breeze.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Never Get Taken For a Ride Again\u2026.. Sometimes you simply need to buy a used car because it makes economic sense. At times, it allows you to own that car model you always desired. Buying a used car can be tricky. Salesmen have been known to use every trick in … <\/p>\n

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