1. Before buying any used car:
• Compare the seller's asking price with the average retail price in a "bluebook" or other guide to car prices found at many libraries, banks, and credit unions.
• Have a mechanic you trust check the car, especially if the car is sold "as is."
2. Consider purchasing a used car from an individual you know and trust. They are more likely than other sellers to charge a lower price and point out any problems with the car.
Web Resource:
www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/autos/autos/aut03.shtm
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