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What to look for before you buy a car

You do not need to be a mechanic to inspect a used vehicle well. You need about twenty focused minutes and a consistent order to work through, so that you are looking at the car rather than reacting to how it looks. Here is the order that catches the most.

Questions to ask before buying a used car

The strongest position you can hold on a dealership lot is not a hard bargaining stance. It is a list of specific questions and the patience to wait for specific answers. Vague answers are information too. Here is what is worth asking, grouped by what each set actually protects you from.