Should You Make A New or A Used Auto Purchase?
Before you start shopping to make an auto purchase, you'll need
to do some homework. Spending time now may save you serious money
later. Think about your driving habits, your needs, and your budget.
You can learn about car models, options, and prices by reading
newspaper ads, both display and classified. There is a wealth
of information about auto purchase on the Internet: enter "auto
purchase" as the key words and you'll find additional information
on how to buy a used auto, detailed instructions for conducting
a pre-purchase inspection, and ads for used auto purchase available
for sale, among other information. Libraries and book stores also
have publications that compare car models, options, and costs,
and offer information about frequency-of-repair records, safety
tests, and mileage. Many of these publications have details on
the do's and don'ts of making a used auto purchase.
Once you've narrowed your auto purchase choices, research the
frequency of repair and maintenance costs on the models in auto-related
consumer magazines. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Auto
Safety Hotline (1-800-424-9393) gives information on recalls.
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