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Buying a used car Whether
you buying a used car or a new car, you need to know the advantages
and disadvantages of both options. This section focuses on buying
a used car experience and provides additional information you need
to know. Why
buy a used car from a dealer? Why buy a used car from a dealer?If you are looking for a used car there are many things to consider. If you buy from a private party, you never know exactly what you are getting but you will usually pay less then from a dealer. Buying a used car from a reputable dealer has many advantages. There are very strict laws governing what the dealer must do and inspect before they can sell a used car. Learn the difference between dealer pre-owned vehicles. What is a used car really worth?You can get a price range for used cars by looking on line and in the local newspaper for general price ranges. No two used cars are the same, even if they are the same year, make, model, color, mileage & equipment, they have been driven differently and maintained differently and therefore will be in different condition. The condition of the automobile will have as large an impact on the price as all the other factors combined. What is a program car?Program cars are usually used cars that have been in car rental service and then sold at auction. Usually these automobiles are late model, low mileage, in good shape and carry the balance of the factory warranty. |
