FIRST-TIME BUYER'S GUIDE TO USED CARS

This article provides advice to anyone preparing to purchase a used car. Following a discussion of costs and financing, attention is focused on where to shop and how to inspect a used car. A checklist of "Tips for Inspecting a Used Car" is provided. The checklist covers the body and chassis, the engine, the test drive, checks to be made after the driving test, and evaluating the inspection. Concluding remarks concern making the deal and what to do if you end up with a lemon.

• Corporate Authors:

  Berkin (Bernard)

  3500 Western Avenue
  Highland Park, IL  United States  60035
• Publication Date: 1984-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 3-9
• Serial:
  • New Driver
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Berkin (Bernard)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Costs; Financing; Guidelines; Inspection; Motor vehicles; Purchasing; Used vehicle industry
• Subject Areas: Finance; Freight Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00391709
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-037 165
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 30 1984 12:00AM