My roommate has purchased a few used cars since we have lived together, and these transactions have given me a good idea of what can be expected. While I figured it was as simple as going into the lot, picking the one you want and driving away, there is much more to it than that. Here are all the things I have figured out over the course of the past couple of years.
Most Sellers Are Not Very Honest
There was one car that she bought and there was so much wrong with it that I am not quite sure how she did not recognize the signs. When the seller was asked how long it had been sitting before the purchase, he said it was a few weeks, but the rusty undercarriage told an entirely different story.
Test Drives Are Necessary
How will you ever know if a car is what you need if you have never driven it? While you may not be allowed to drive it around for an extended time, make sure that you are given at least a few minutes. Ask the recommended used cars Austin dealer as much questions as you can.
Get A Clean Title
There was one car she was trying to buy, yet it had some title issues. She was told she could take the car and get the paperwork later. Luckily she didn't do that since it never got hashed out.
Now that I know all of this I will be prepared if I ever decide to buy a used car in the future.
Most Sellers Are Not Very Honest
There was one car that she bought and there was so much wrong with it that I am not quite sure how she did not recognize the signs. When the seller was asked how long it had been sitting before the purchase, he said it was a few weeks, but the rusty undercarriage told an entirely different story.
Test Drives Are Necessary
How will you ever know if a car is what you need if you have never driven it? While you may not be allowed to drive it around for an extended time, make sure that you are given at least a few minutes. Ask the recommended used cars Austin dealer as much questions as you can.
Get A Clean Title
There was one car she was trying to buy, yet it had some title issues. She was told she could take the car and get the paperwork later. Luckily she didn't do that since it never got hashed out.
Now that I know all of this I will be prepared if I ever decide to buy a used car in the future.