What are some good tips when buying a used vehicle?

Judging by your photo, you have kids. But if not and you're just a teen, i suggest an old k5 blazer. they're very cheap (you can buy an average restored one for like 3-4k) and used saved money for any problems you might have. Seriously, dont underestimate solid steel and roll cages, plus they have tons of room.

Your budget is the first thing that you should take into consideration before making a purchase decision. Choose to look at only those used cars that fall into your pre-estimated budget.what are the basic needs that you want your four-wheeler to fulfill for you. Decide on whether you want a family sedan that fits 4 to 5 easily, a sporty SUV to commute long distances or travel a lot, a small car that fits 4 and gives great mileage and is best for city-driving, and so on.With fluctuating fuel prices, mileage has become a key concern while making a car purchase decision. Visit various online car portals to find out what the estimated mileage of the type of cars you are looking at is.If the car has crossed three years, then don’t give a second thought on buying the car. Used cars that are older than 3 years will cause immense difficulties when you apply for car finance or car insurance, besides the car may not be certified.Check the car insurance papers and vehicle history report. These documents reveal details related to the corresponding car and its road history, such as if the car has been in any accidents or if it has seen any recurring technical faults. Also ensure that the car owner has the original Registration Certificate (RC). An original copy of the vehicle warranty and maintenance certificate is also an essential component that the seller should be able to show you while selling the car.Pay attention to the synchronization and smoothness of the steering wheel, brake pedals, clutch, and the gear shifts.Check if there is any kind of unwanted noises or vibrations coming from the car engine or other parts while driving the car at different speeds.Verify whether you get the promised mileage or not.Also check for efficiency of acceleration and deceleration.

I would highly recommend that you get the vehicle checked out, especially if you do not plan on buying a warranty. Take a local mechanic with you when you go to test drive the vehicle. The amount of miles that are on a vehicle depends on how the vehicle was maintained. If the vehicle was taken in for all its maintenance and on time, the amount of miles will not matter. Check out the Gm Certified Used Vehicles website. You can search vehicles in your local area by make/model, mileage, cost, etc. I hope that this helps. Happy Car shopping!

Breanne

General Motors Customer Service

make sure they show you car facts they will print it. go for low milage. look at tires suv tire replacement expensive. my truck tires i have to take a loan out cuz the cost as much as a car to replace them. and pull the tranns dipstick make sure fluid is not dirty. its not like engine oil dipstick whwere oil gets dirty trans dipstick should be clear of debris and not burnt smelling if its slightly discolored or dirty and or burnt smellin the tranny will go very very soon (number one sign) look for leaks everywhere powersteering rackand pinion oil pan trans pan and coolant leaks around radiator. make sure service engine light is not on when vehicle is running if so ask why or tell them you want it scanned. suv if 4x4 make sure it works test drive and put it in four wheel low and four wheel high. i bought a truck used from dealer once with fifteen day waranty a month later i noticed 4 low did not work was a ***** for me to fix as well. ask about every possible button gadget gauge anything that you dont fully understand. i bought a truck from dealer did not know it had electric start until a year later pushing wrong buttons in sequence on my key fob and truck started good luck and in your price range and suv id shoot for under 120,000 miles youll be good. oh and dont buy a k5 blazer they only made exact k5 blazer in the 80s not now days and they dont get but 10 miles a gallon k5 blazers are for guys who four wheel and there made to build up.... building one right now lol so just ta let ya know

Have a mechanic check it out so you don't end up with a lemon that will end up costing you high dollars in unexpected repairs that an expired warranty or non-existing service plan won't cover.

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