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How to Read Ads for Used Cars

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A lot of people search the classifieds for used cars but can get quite confused about what they are actually reading. If you do not understand what you are reading you could end up going to view a car that isn’t what you were looking for at all. Plus you could really make a mistake and actually purchase the car. These are pointers which might make reading these ads a bit easier.

- The abbreviations and what they stand for should be fully understood. These include things like; 4CYL four cylinder, 2WD two wheel drive, 4WD four wheel drive, AC air conditioning, 4-DR four door, All PWR this means everything in the car is powered including locks, mirrors and windows, ABS airlock brakes, WARR warranty, SNRF- sun roof, RBLT rebuilt, TINT tinted windows, PS power steering, OFR offer, OBO or best offer, MINT in excellent condition, and LTHR leather.

- It is up to you to try to determine the condition of a car based on the adverts. You may find that the advert also includes abbreviations here as well such as; clean CLN, good condition G COND and excellent condition EX COND.

- The ad should come with the year and millage and you should check to see if this is going to be suitable for your needs.

- If you are looking in the classifieds for a used car you will usually see a price there too but don’t worry about this being the final price. If you see OBO or OFR then you can take this as a sign that you will be allowed to haggle a bit. But there is always the fear that someone could offer a larger amount of money than you and you could lose the car.

So if you are going to look in the classified section of the local newspaper then you must really know what the abbreviations are and be able to read the ads. There are many abbreviations used, and sometimes people even make up their own.

 

 

When you think it’s time to look out for used cars, you are always better off trying to research your vehicles beforehand. This reserach will let you find the best cars available for each category you look at. When your research is done, you could very well end up with a great used peugeot 106 or even a used vauxhall corsa.


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March 13th, 2010 at 11:15 am

Things to Check When Buying Used Cars

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Buying used cars can be risky as you just can’t know all about the cars history and whether you are going to be facing major problems. It is impossible to be completely sure that a car has been well looked after or has never been involved in an accident. There are certain things though that you can check before you buy.

 

- Any paperwork you are shown should be examined completely. You will find a lot of information on the registration certificate (V5C) including chassis number, engine information and details of previous owners. Make sure that all the documentation looks authentic. The V5C should have a watermark and stamps.

 

- Ask the seller of the used car for some form of identification so that you can be sure he or she is who they say they are.

 

- Check the engine for oil leaks and see if the oil is clean.

 

- Check the condition of the hoses or engine belts in the engine.

 

- Examine the coolant in the radiator to see if it looks gunky.

 

- Check the body of the car for any dents or rust.

 

- Make sure that you check the condition of all the tyres, even the spare tyre to see if any of them are worn. The thread depth of tyres should be 1.66mm so check to make sure that it does.

 

- Lights and other dashboard instruments should all be checked to see if they are in working order. Sometimes the odometers are tampered with to make it look as though there are less miles on the clock so check for any evidence of this.

 

- Check out the windows to make sure they do not get stuck.

 

- Check to exhaust for rust or holes.

 

- It would also be advisable to get your own independent mechanic in to check over the car.

 

No matter what checks you do, there is no way you can avoid all the risks that you could potentially face, but by following the above checks you can definitely limit the risks.

 

Whenever you happening to be looking for used cars, you may end up much better off by thoroughly researching the cars that interest you. This reserach will let you find the best cars available for each category you look at. And when you finally finish your research, you could find yourself leaving the car delears with a splendid used mercedes or even a used morgan.

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March 3rd, 2010 at 12:57 pm

Where to Buy the Best Used Cars

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With the continuing economic downturn, the purchase of used cars is becoming increasingly popular. There are other reasons for purchasing used cars over new ones, and one of them is the fact that used cars do not depreciate as fast as new ones. Today, you can buy a used car from a dealer and still enjoy the many benefits usually associated with buying a new car. You can get a great warranty and the same great style and comfort of a new car especially if you buy a used car that is only one or two years old.

 

There are many places where you can source a good quality used car such as car dealers, online or from a car auction. Great bargains can be found especially at car auctions. There are so many great cars which have been confiscated for various reasons which can be bought at an affordable price and which you can almost certainly guarantee will be in good working order. Many times these cars are repossessed by the various banking institutions because the owner has failed to keep up with loan payments. And because of the great conditions these cars are in, they can be a great purchase for anybody.

 

Obviously, car dealers are still wonderful places to obtain a used car. When buying a used car from a dealer, you have the advantage of knowing that the vehicle will usually be serviced and in good working order, as well as coming with a great warranty package. Additionally you will also usually be able to trade in your old car thereby reducing the overall cost. You can also use the internet in your quest of buying a used car as you will be able to “window shop” as it were. Finally, by looking in newspapers and magazines you will get a feel of what is available in your area.

 

For outstanding used cars, or a great used toyota or used vauxhall would it not be superb to drive a new used car?

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January 14th, 2010 at 2:27 am

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