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Buying a Used Car...
If buying a used car over a new one makes smart money sense to you, then make sure that you are buying a good vehicle. When you buy a car from a private party you buy the car "as is". There's absolutely no warranty. With a car from a dealer the warranty may be limited.
Actually, there is a type of warranty you can protect yourself with which only costs around $150 and this is how it works: After agreeing on a price, take the car to a reputable mechanic to have it checked out. The mechanic should charge you around $150 and go over the car with a fine tooth comb (most sellers won't mind this and the ones that do oppose are probably trying to hide something).
The mechanic may detect things you overlooked like an oil leak, worn brake pads, or a front end in need of alignment. Insist on a written estimate for any problems that need correcting and then present this to the seller for another opportunity to bargain them down in price.
Most will succumb when they see a written estimate from a reputable mechanic like Motorcare 4WD detailing problems with their car that they were unaware of before. In the end you get back many times your $150 inspection fee along with your peace of mind from know ing that your new addition to the family has a clean bill of health! This is the type of inspection we do all the time for people.
If local to us just give us a call on 3252 4039.
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