Used VehicleMy first car was a very used vehicle. In fact, it might have been the very first hybrid car in existence. You see my first car was part Toyota, part Suzuki. It had parts from both manufactures so I called it my Toysuki. My first car offers a cautionary tale to anyone interested in purchasing a used vehicle... buyer beware.

1. Tips On Purchasing a Used Vehicle From
Dealership

2. My first car was a very used vehicle.

3. In fact, it might have been the very first
hybrid car in existence.

4. You see my first car was part Toyota, part
Suzuki.

5. It had parts from both manufactures so I
called it my Toysuki.

6. My first car offers a cautionary tale to
anyone interested in purchasing a used
vehicle. buyer beware.

7. Buying a Used Vehicle From a Private Seller

8. When you are buying a used vehicle, if the
sale of the used car is a private sale,
between the current owner and you, it will
most likely not be covered by your state's
implied warranty law.

9. In other words, you are buying the car "as
is".

10. This means that if the car has a problem,
know or unknown by the previous owner,
that problem is now yours as the new owner.

11. Buying a Used Vehicle From a Dealer

12. When you are buying a used vehicle from a
dealer, things are different.

13. The dealership Certified Pre-owned Program
means that the vehicle has gone through a
through mechanical and physical inspection
before the dealership puts it up for sale.

14. The car will most likely come with a
warranty and you will also most likely be
protected by your state's consumer
protection laws such as implied warranties
and warranties of merchantability.

15. One thing that you want to stay away from
when buying a used vehicle is to allow
yourself to become smitten with a particular
model and to ignore doing your homework
on that model vehicle.

16. Make sure that the
vehicle meets your list of
requirements for both
design and function.

17. If you are married and have four kids, a two
seat sports car may fit your design
requirements, but will it meet your function
requirements as well.

18. Your wife will most likely not be happy being
tied to the trunk of the car as you drive
down the road.

19. When buying a used vehicle, take the time
and spend the money to have your own
mechanic check it out.

20. Sure the sales person at the dealership tells
you that this car was driven by a little old
lady who never drove it over 50 MPH.

21. Have a unbiased third
party that you know and
trust tell you whether you
are looking at a lemon or
not.

22. Buying a used vehicle can save you money,
but don't be impulsive, do your due diligence
and enjoy your sweet new (but used) ride.