Honest Assessment of Mileage and Accident History
Just because a car has traveled over 100,000 km does not mean that it is only fit for the scrap heap. Indeed, many modern makes and models can run well past the 100,000 km mark. However, if you encounter a used car salesmen that tries to mislead you about the actual mileage, walk away immediately. If they try to weasel around something so simple they might do the same about the car having been in a serious accident.
Well-Kept Upholstery
How fastidious a previous owner was at keeping the seats and carpets clean is a relatively good indicator of how well they kept other mechanical aspects of the car. It is not a fool-proof test, but it is a good starting point when narrowing your choices down to a narrower selection.
How It Feels Behind the Wheel
Looking at a car's qualities on paper and living with it every day are two totally different experiences. Before you purchase any used car, make sure to take it on a test drive first. You may discover an aspect of the vehicle that you cannot stand or you may discover that you and a car were made for each other.
Affordable Price
Come prepared with some figures about values of cars that are in a similar condition to the car you are interested in. You may discover that some dealers try to sell their cars for much more than they are actually worth. You may also find that good dealers like Auto Maxx are honest with their value assessments.
Using these guidelines as a base, you can browse and choose from among excellent quality used cars for your next vehicle.
