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I am 19 and selling my Jeep for a more secure, reliable car with better fuel economy. However, my parents keep reminding me to use extreme caution when buying a used car, because they don’t know who has owned it and what it has been through. Besides Carfax reports, what other precautions can I take?

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   Do a prebuy take to a reputable mechanic,have him check it.

   Comment by thresher — October 31, 2009 @ 11:27 pm

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   I have had good luck purchasing used Enterprise cars. Have purchased 3 over the past several years and never had a problem and always at a fair price. Good Luck.

   Comment by larkin — October 31, 2009 @ 11:27 pm

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   The absolute best answer is to have a professional mechanic inspect and test the car BEFORE you buy. It doesn’t eliminate all risks, but it certainly reduces your chances of incurring problems after the sale.

   Comment by turboguy — October 31, 2009 @ 11:27 pm

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   Comb that car over SUPER thoroughly using a mechanic and don’t rely too much on Carfax.

   Once you buy this car, it’s yours! No cooling off period, no buyer’s remorse and proving fraud unless you have some guarantee in writing is laughably impossible to do.

   Comment by alfredb1979 — October 31, 2009 @ 11:27 pm

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   Everyone says take it to a mechanic, and although I agree to some point, mechanics can also make stuff up to try to get you to make repairs that are not necessary. You will want to know what you are looking at so that no one can pull the wool over your eyes.
   There is a popular FREE video on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szPE_YCjc6g that shows you the top 5 things you need to look out for when buying a car. The folks that made that one have many other videos there on Youtube as well that show you how to inspect several different systems of the car, as it is too much information to type here, plus they show you actual examples of what to look for.
   On Youtube it is all FREE and the videos are done professionally, you will learn quite a bit about how to inspect the car yourself.
   Vehicle History Reports only tell half the story, so be sure to watch the VIN sticker Video they have there as well.
   A Good Education about the car basics is the best protection.

   Comment by Car Girl — October 31, 2009 @ 11:27 pm

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