How to Avoid Buying a Lemon car
It’s no secret that going through the car buying process can be very difficult. In addition to that, buying a pre-owned vehicle comes with its own set of challenges. Not only is it difficult to figure out which make, model and year to buy, it can also be very hard to figure out if you are getting a good, reliable vehicle for a fair price. Every pre-owned car buyers biggest fear is coming home with a vehicle that breaks down all the time. We call those vehicles lemons, and they can be a nightmare. Therefore, we have decided to dedicate this article to discussing how to avoid buying a lemon car, continue reading to learn more.
Look at the Mileage
When you are looking at a car, be sure to take a look at the mileage. If the mileage is more than 20,000 per year or less than 5,000 be sure to ask why. A high mileage car that has a lot of highway miles is better than one with a lot of short city trips on it.
Ask About the Overall Condition of the car
We recommend starting very broad with this one. Ask about the general condition of the car and the seller might bring something up that you didn’t even think to ask about. Then from there you can get more specific about the things you are asking about.
Has the car Been in an Accident?
Be sure to ask whether or not the vehicle has been in an accident or not. If it has, what is the extent of the damage? Minor accidents are typically no big deal. However, major accidents are something to be concerned about.
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Ask About the Service Records of the Vehicle
Does the current owner have the service records for the vehicle? That is something that we highly recommend asking. Service records are proof that the car has been properly taken care of and that maintenance was performed at manufacturer recommended intervals.
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Here at Gil’s Auto Sales we search far and wide to find the best pre-owned vehicles available. So you can be confident that you are getting a good, reliable car for a fair price when you shop with us. We encourage you to stop in and check out our inventory today to see for yourself.