Car Buying Tips Guide 1

Manheim offers multiple ways to make sure I get what I’m expecting. I cansee a pre-purchase inspection on most cars, which tells ...

short story is that the dealer had done a botch-job repair to get it fixed, andI had to redo the whole system—which cost over $1 ...

cars. TIP: Exercise the same caution when looking at private party^ Pay for an independent inspection, check the CARFAX and Auto ...

car is in, if it’s different) to find out what you need to do.TIP: Check with DMV in the state you’re in (and that the^ If there ...

SUMMARY Used cars usually are the better value from the standpoint of CPM, so aslong as you thoroughly inspect a car and follow ...

CHAPTER 11- GETTING THE MOST FOR YOUR CAR he Internet is a wonderful tool for helping find a new vehicle; youcan compare feature ...

strong motivator to not mess about with getting your car ready to sell,taking pictures and paying for advertising, and having st ...

Only take cash, wired funds, or meet at a bank to verify what you’re getting.Before we finish this part of the discussion, here ...

savings Pass- $0 $0 $300 through Ad costs $0 $200 $200 Net $16,662.50 $17,300 $18,312.50 Some states even allow you carry a sale ...

As we discussed in the chapter on buying used cars, reports from agencieslike AutoCheck and CARFAX can dramatically affect the r ...

inspection before trying to sell your car.TIP: If there are unknown issues, pay for your own mechanical^ If the inspection shows ...

TIP: Try to find “take-off” tires. These are tires with almost no mileage that usually come from a dealerwhich has replaced the ...

amount you’ll be offered by a substantial amount. Most of the time,resurfacing rotors will only cost $100 to $150. justify your ...

good detailer can also remove bumper stickers and the like using a heatgun (or hair dryer) and products such as “Goof Off.” high ...

gloss appearance is correct, not shiny and slimy. Finally, make sure theyuse degreasing agents around any oil stains or leaks on ...

PDR and touch-up specialists.TIP: Most all certified (CPO) cars have been gone over by^ This is why they look so good. These car ...

TIP: Keep it clean! No matter how neat (or not) you normally are, put your detritus in a box andthen toss it in the trunk when t ...

Take many good quality pictures of your car, get its CARFAX andAutocheck reports, make electronic copies of any work you’ve had ...

competitor’s bid(s) on your car.TIP: Most used car managers will be willing to match a^ Or they’ll discount what they’re selling ...

sales talk like how cool they’ll look in it, etc. You don’t want to sound like acheesy dealer. If you don’t know the particulars ...