A Used Vehicle From A Dealer: If You Are Buying

This is where most buyers fold, but Mark knew that a dealership's mechanic works for the dealership. He spent $150 to have a local shop put it on a lift. They found a slow leak in the rear differential—a $600 fix. The Negotiation

Because he came in with a from his credit union, he didn't have to rely on the dealer's high-interest financing. He compared the two, found his credit union was better, and signed the papers. if you are buying a used vehicle from a dealer

A "minor fender bender" on the report might explain why the front bumper looked slightly misaligned. Rule 3: The Independent Inspection This is where most buyers fold, but Mark

Sarah pulled up the Carfax. Mark looked for two specific things: Had the oil been changed regularly? The Negotiation Because he came in with a

Mark spotted a silver F-150. It looked pristine, but he didn't just look at the price. He went straight for the —the large sticker required by law on used car windows. It said "AS-IS - NO DEALER WARRANTY."

This was his first reality check: unless he negotiated a service contract or the car was "Certified Pre-Owned" (CPO), any engine explosion five miles down the road would be his problem, not the dealer’s. Rule 2: The Paper Trail is King