7 Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car

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How To Decide If Buying A Used Car Is For You

If Buying A Used Car, Ask These 7 Questions For The Answers You Need To Know First

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How Many Owners Has The Car Been Through, How Long Have You Owned It, And Why Are You Selling?

If the car is on a used-car lot, this isn’t relevant.

Has The Car Been In A Major Accident Or Flooded? If So, How Was It Damaged And How Was It Repaired?

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How Many Miles Are On The Odometer, And Is It The Original Odometer?

If the car has many more than that, at the very least the price should drop accordingly ($0.20 for each excess mile is typical

Where Was The Car Usually Driven, And Where Was It Parked?

Generally, for the same number of miles, it’s better if the car was driven longer distances than short ones.

Was It Regularly Maintained, And If So, Can I See The Service Records?

It’s possible the car was maintained by someone the owner knows, or by the owner personally.

The Bottom Line

If you decide that buying a used car is the path for you, the 7 questions you want to be answered, and where you need to pay close attention not just to the content of the answers, but also to the non-verbal cues you pick up when the seller answers