50 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Used Car

The E-book "50 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Used Car" details the 50 most important things you should know to save money on your next used car. Change your gas guzzler for a gas saving, money saving small car without breaking the bank. Know exactly what to look for when testing a used car.

San Juan, PR (PRWEB) July 13, 2008 -- Buying a used car can be a sound financial decision that will save you thousands of dollars, if you do your homework carefully. Especially in these tough times when you need to save money and you absolutely must save gas.

New cars lose about 40% of their value during the first three years after they leave the lot. From there on the depreciation process slows down considerably until it reaches the vehicle's salvage value.

Purchasing a good used car means that you get to pocket almost half of its original cost while enjoying a relatively new vehicle. A used car has several other advantages such as reduced depreciation, lower tax rates, lower registration costs and a lower insurance premium.

Furthermore, today's cutthroat competition has forced manufacturers to build more reliable cars that often carry longer warranty periods than their predecessors. Thus, it is very possible to find a three-year old car that is still covered by the original manufacturer's warranty.

However, buying a used car can be a tricky process that can lead to unexpected expenses and frustration. "50 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Used Car" is by no means the absolute guide to used car buying. Instead, its purpose is to cover all the critical aspects that can cost you hundreds, or even thousands of dollars if left unchecked.

With "50 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Used Car" you will learn:

• The number one thing you must bring along when searching for a used car
• The best time of day to go car hunting
• How to spot car trouble just by looking at the car.
• That's right, without even opening the door.
• What tires can tell you about your dream car.
• Why bringing along a flashlight --even in the daytime--always helps.
• Tricks for identifying mechanical problems, without being a mechanic.
• What wipers can tell you about a vehicle's history.
• Surefire ways to know if a car's odometer has been tampered.
• How to know a car's past by checking the oil dipstick.
• How to identify poor maintenance and shoddy repairs.
• How to conduct a proper road test.
• Three places you should take any car before buying it.
• How the Internet can help you make a wise decision.
• What to look for in a used car warranty.
• Whether it's better to buy from a used car dealer or from the original owner.
• and much, much more!

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