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Questions to ask when buying a Used Car (Part 2)

Armed with this list of questions, even a novice can find a reliable used car. See part one for questions 1-5.

6.What’s the car’s MPG, and has the car ever been in an accident?

Buying a car that has been in an accident, even if just a small fender-bender, can be risky, as damage to the outer body of the car, even if its been fixed, can mean that the engine has endured more wear and tear.

Questions to ask when buying a Used Car (Part 1)

I bought my first car when I was 25 after seven years of traveling by foot and public transportation. With a budget of about $2500, I had this crazy idea of finding myself a reliable vehicle that would take me off on a solo cross-country road trip. Knowing nothing about cars, and with only a vague idea of what to look for and how to start, I began perusing Craigslist and the local paper’s auto listings.