The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires all dealers who sell used cars to post a "Buyers Guide." The guide tells you the following:
* Whether the vehicle is being sold "as is" or with a warranty;
* What percentage of the repair costs a dealer will pay under the warranty;
* That spoken promises are difficult to enforce;
* To get all promises in writing;
* To keep the Buyers Guide for reference after the sale;
* The major mechanical and electrical systems on the car, including some of the major problems you should look out for; and
* To ask to have the car inspected by an independent mechanic before you buy it.
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