Archive for October, 2008

Inspecting Your Used Car Under The Hood

Posted by jcme on Friday , October 31 , 2008 at 3:00 am Comments: 0

When you’re looking at used cars, there are things you can do to make sure the vehicle you’re buying is in good shape. By taking a few minutes to look under the hood, you can hopefully catch some potential problems and prevent certain maintenance issues down the road.
First, get a bird’s eye view of the [...]

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Paying For Your Used Car

Posted by jcme on Wednesday , October 29 , 2008 at 3:00 am Comments: 0

When it comes time to get a used car, you have to think about how you want to pay for it. The first option, of course, is to pay cash for the vehicle. There are some specific advantages to paying for the vehicle up front like this. The biggest advantage, of course, is that you’ll [...]

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How To Negotiate Used Car Prices

Posted by jcme on Monday , October 27 , 2008 at 3:00 am Comments: 0

One of the reasons that you’re buying a used car is because you can’t or don’t want to pay full price for a new car. Just because you’re not paying new car prices, however, doesn’t mean that you have to pay as much as the dealer is asking for used cars. It’s important to negotiate [...]

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Removing Risk From The used Car Buying Process

Posted by jcme on Friday , October 24 , 2008 at 3:00 am Comments: 1

Buying a used car definitely has its rewards, but it has its risks too. You want to get a quality used car that’s going to last, and you don’t want to pay too much for it. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to remove risk from the used car buying process.
First off, you [...]

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How To Winterize Your Used Car

Posted by jcme on Wednesday , October 22 , 2008 at 3:00 am Comments: 0

Winterizing your car is an important part of vehicle maintenance, especially if you have a used car. A used car requires greater care at times that a new one, and the best way to prolong your used car’s life is to make sure you keep up on its maintenance needs.
Just by spending an hour or [...]

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Used Car Safety In The Winter

Posted by jcme on Monday , October 20 , 2008 at 3:00 am Comments: 0

As we approach the Winter months here in Pennsylvania, it helps to have a quick refresher on some of the most important winter driving safety tips. Here are some things to keep in mind when driving your used car on our wintry Pennsylvania roads:

Make sure your tires have plenty of tread. If you have all-season [...]

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Can You Get Better Fuel Economy With A Used Car?

Posted by jcme on Friday , October 17 , 2008 at 9:57 am Comments: 0

There are many advantages to buying a used car. The biggest one, obviously, is price. Beyond that, though, depending on what kind of car you’re considering, gas mileage may be one of the benefits.
The fact of the matter is that, over the last fifteen years or so, cars have been gaining weight. With each generation [...]

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How To Make Your Car Last

Posted by jcme on Thursday , October 16 , 2008 at 3:00 am Comments: 0

No one likes to have to take their vehicle in to have it repaired. The fact of the matter is, however, that as a car ages you’re going to need to make repairs. There are some things you can do, however, to make your vehicle last longer:

Get regular maintenance. Regular oil changes and tune-ups not [...]

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Finalizing Your Used Car Deal

Posted by jcme on Wednesday , October 15 , 2008 at 3:00 am Comments: 0

Once you’ve visited a dealership, found a used car you’re interested in buying and taken it for a test drive, it’s time to finalize the deal. Here are a few things you can do to make sure that you come out ahead:

Make sure you know the market value of the vehicle. You can do this [...]

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How Much Does Your Used Vehicle Cost?

Posted by jcme on Monday , October 13 , 2008 at 3:00 am Comments: 0

When you’re out buying a used car, it’s easy to focus on the monthly payment that your budget will allow. You have a set number in mind before you go out shopping, and that number is what you can afford. Still, there are other costs that come with buying a car, new or used, that [...]

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