| Many calls to a personal injury attorney's office are | | | | dangerous method of buying a car. Always get your |
| from used car buyers who have found that the | | | | vehicle checked out by a mechanic and a body shop. |
| vehicles they have purchased were lemons. Let me | | | | Make certain that you get records of all repairs. |
| tell you about one of our clients who bought a used | | | | Never go alone to look and drive the vehicle. It's |
| vehicle from a used car lot. It seemed like a great | | | | good to have an additional voice of reason on your |
| deal on a car that looked perfect and had low | | | | side, so take a friend! Make sure to run a check at to |
| mileage. But looks can be deceiving! He later found a | | | | ensure the seller has proper title. Ask for a 30-day |
| rental receipt behind one of the seats while cleaning. | | | | warranty from the owner. |
| This receipt showed that his "great deal" was actually | | | | (They probably won't, but might if the vehicle has |
| a rental vehicle. And to make matters worse, the | | | | been up for sale for an extended period.) Visit a |
| odometer had been set back 30,000 miles! Reversing | | | | dealership you can trust, when purchasing a new |
| a vehicle transaction is not for the faint of heart, nor | | | | vehicle. State up front that you're just looking, and |
| is it easy. | | | | never buy the car that same day. Mull it over for a |
| There are many ways that you can protect yourself | | | | while. Salespersons rarely have a "one of a kind" |
| as a consumer. You are considerably safer purchasing | | | | vehicle. So, take this statement with a grain of salt. |
| a used vehicle from a reputable dealer. Your chances | | | | There's no cooling off period for cars; they are not |
| at getting good customer service will be better when | | | | appliances! Once you drive it off the lot, it belongs to |
| you buy from an established dealer, even if it costs a | | | | you! |
| bit more. You increase your chance of buying a | | | | It's important to understand the complexities of |
| lemon, as the size of the seller decreases. This | | | | leasing a car. Always get the salesperson to explain, |
| means that when you purchase from a private party, | | | | in detail, everything about the vehicle and the lease. |
| you have a very good chance of being taken. | | | | Ensure that all warranties are in effect if you buy a |
| You should request repair records for a used car, and | | | | dealer loaner, dealer demo, or "slightly" used car, and |
| consider buying a warranty. You must ask the dealer | | | | take the same precautions as with other used |
| to put in writing, that the car was not used for daily | | | | vehicles. |
| rental, was not involved in any kind of major | | | | Following your instincts is important. Never feel |
| accidents, and was not a salvage titled car. If the | | | | pressured to buy a particular car, especially if the deal |
| dealer refuses, this may be a vehicle and dealer to | | | | doesn't feel right. Step back and walk away. There's |
| avoid. A dealer should be sensitive to your worries | | | | always another dealership, but only one of you. You |
| regarding a used car purchase. Make sure that an | | | | have the advantage! |
| outside mechanic looks over the car before you | | | | It is rewarding and simple to be an intelligent |
| purchase it. | | | | informed consumer. |
| From both a financial and safety perspective, | | | | Drive your new car with calmness and comfort by |
| purchasing a vehicle from a private party is the most | | | | following some simple rules. |