Buying Used Cars

How to Avoid Buying a Lemon: Tips for Buying a Good Used Car

By BSMartin

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Buying a used car can be intimidating. Stories about naive consumers buying a used car and then having it break down a mile down the road are common urban tales. Is there anything that the non-mechanically inclined can do to ensure that they ... more »

How to better your credit

By nick582

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need help with your credit score, are you just starting out? check out some great ideas here... more »

How to Buy A Used Honda With All The Features

By Kevin and Nichole Mclain

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A descriptive overview on the 2000 model honda odyssey... more »

How to Buy a Vehicle, Car or Truck at a U.S. Government Auction

By missforty

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The U.S. Government General Services Administration auctions off used fleet vehicles on a regular basis throughout the country. It is easier than you may think to purchase one of these well-maintained vehicles... more »

How to Choose A Environmentally Friendly Car

By ***amylaine

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Cars are a major source of air pollution. Paying attention to our driving habits and the car we buy can effect us both long term and short term. Not everyone can afford high dollar gas saving cars, but we can make smarter choices with what we ... more »

How to Choose a Mustang Convertible

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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Ford’s Mustang convertible is an American classic, now 44 years old. The Mustang was introduced mid-year at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. The convertible solidified its reputation as a good looking, sporty performance car, in the film ... more »

How to Find the Best Minivan at the Cheapest Price

By David Sarokin

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If you're in the market for a minivan, this can be a good time to buy, as the soft economy is making for some good deals. But which one is best for your family? Here's how to choose... more »

How to Know If A Car Has Been Rebuilt or Damaged

By byllz

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After the Katrina Hurricane there have been several cars that were damaged and ruined that have been rebuilt and sold to unsuspecting consumers. To ensure that you do not fall victim to this scam, follow these steps... more »

How to Save Money on a New Car

By Limowreck

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Want to save money on a new car? You don't have to buy a used car to get a great deal. Here's how to negotiate a great deal with a new car dealer... more »

How to Be Free of Car Payments

By momandpopoften

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A $25,000 new car loan? Payments of $530 dollars a MONTH for the next FIVE YEARS? Talk about sticker shock! For many people, myself included, that is an impossible sum to spend on a car. I am the father of ten children, several of whom are young ... more »

How to Buy a Classic Lamborghini

By eHow Cars Editor

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Lamborghini is considered by many to be the ultimate exotic car. Launched in 1963, these Italian-made cars immediately gave Ferrari models a run for their money. Today, the cars cost a quarter of a million dollars. But many of the older cars may ... more »

How to Buy the Right Car for You

By Gardengates

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It's easy to get convinced to buy a car that your friends or family members like, the dealers suggest or you think will make you look cool. But the best auto you'll buy is the one that will best fit your lifestyle and that you really, honestly ... more »

How to Check For Bondo Body Filler in a Car Body

By can-do

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Before you buy that used car you may want to check to see if there was ever any body filler repairs done. Is it all metal behind the paint or body filler too? This process will detect larger filled areas but may not detect very small areas of ... more »

How to Keep Money In Your Pocket - Transportation

By Tonig

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There are many ways to save money. If you are financially strapped or are just squeaking by these suggestions will help keep money in your pocket when you travel... more »

How to know when it is time to buy a new car.

By ***amylaine

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There is a time where a car's life no longer fits the need of the owner. It might be due to mechanical issues or that it just no longer fits your needs. As environment awareness becomes a issue many wonder if they really should just deal with the ... more »

How to Save Money on Car Insurance for Teenage Drivers.

By thesquirrelymom

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If you have a teenage driver and you haven't gotten them a car yet because you don't think you can afford the insurance, think again. It is actually cheaper to have their own assigned vehicle. Auto insurers don't tell you this, I guess because it ... more »

How to succeed in negotiating a used car purchase

By psychonurse

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Buying a used car (alone) and not getting a lemon is a very intimidating task. But,we feminists don't need a man for such tasks--just a few tools... more »

How to Test Drive a Used Car

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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Cars are better built today and lasting longer. A great way to save money is to buy a used car. Whether you buy from a private party or a dealer, you should test drive it under varying conditions. Dress casually so that you can crawl around the ... more »

How to Avoid a Used Car with Problems

By eHow Cars Editor

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Buying a lemon is an inherent risk when purchasing used cars. Buying used cars can save you money and get you a great car, when you have done all your homework. Spend time researching and testing a preowned car to be sure that you get your ... more »

How to Buy a Toyota Hybrid

By *01 WriterGig

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To buy a Toyota hybrid new, you may need to get on a waiting list at your local dealer. As fuel prices skyrocket, those with long commutes and frequent travelers turn to more economical means of transportation. The demand for hybrid vehicles -- ... more »

How to Buy a Used Camper

By eHow Cars Editor

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Campers are great to own, but can be expensive when bought new. You can save yourself some money by doing what many other happy campers choose to do--buy a used model. If you do decide to buy a used camper, here are some things to check out ... more »

How to Buy a Used Hybrid Car

By eHow Cars Editor

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With gas prices climbing, more and more people are turning to hybrid cars to save money. If you're considering a hybrid car but don't want to shell out the money for a new model, then buying a used hybrid might be the way to go. However, with ... more »

How to check a car you're buying

By Deanna H

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Before you spend the money to have a car looked over by a mechanic there are some things you can look at yourself that are good indicators of a vehicles condition. These tips are aimed at the person who knows little or nothing about engines and ... more »

How to Find the Best Car Dealership in your Area

By Anne Wanchic

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If you are done "kicking tires" and are ready to get your new or used car but need the inside scoop on where to find the best dealership, this is how to find it... more »

How to Get the Best Deal at a Car Dealership

By Kenny Mack

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Buying a car from a dealership can be intimidating. Most people make a car deal once every few years or so, where dealerships do hundreds of deals every month. Following these instructions will level the playing field and save you a lot of ... more »

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