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My father has been driving his old van for more than 10 years now. Although it has been giving him more than a few problems, he cant be decisive enough to junk it and buy a new one.
Well, not exactly for him to buy a brand new car but I am convincing him to get a slightly used car instead. There is a used car dealership a few miles from our house. He could go there and choose a used car that is within his budget.
Purchasing a vehicle isn't as simple as buying a new outfit. For first timers buying a car can be scary. The best way to prepare before going to any Alberta Chevy Dealership is to be armed with basic car knowledge.
Lemon cars that break down or worst, burst in flames after driving it for a few miles are popular urban beliefs. These stories are sometimes funny and scary at the same time. This is probably the worst thing that could happen to a car buyer.
What is a lemon car? The term lemon in cars, refers to a faulty vehicle that is discovered to possess numerous and serious flaws that is not known or obvious before buying it. Laws were created to protect buyers from lemon or provisions for redress in case a person has bought a lemon.
To avoid buying a lemon especially when choosing to buy a used car here are some helpful tips:
* Know whether the particular model you plan to buy had a recall.
* If you know the owner of the car, inquire how often the car is taken for maintenance or if it has major repairs, what is the usual route and the longest distance the car has travelled and how often.
* Ask people having the same model if they are happy with their car.
* Get the cars historical records to ensure that it is clean and dont have a salvage title.
* Have your trusted car mechanic have a look on it. You car mechanic can give you an objective assessment of your car.
* Take it for a test drive for 30 minutes or more. You will get to know it better or more than just looking at its engine or body.
Lastly, be wary of sellers who are too eager to sell the car to you at a low price. Dont hesitate to ask why he or she is in a hurry to sell it to you at a low price.
After knowing all the answers to all of the above, you are now ready to go to your nearest dealer or Used Car Dealership.
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