How to Get a Good Deal on a Used Car

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Check out these tips on finding a good deal on a used car.

Steps

1. Great news for deal hunters. Finding a great used car deal doesn’t have to be hard. Often, it just takes time and effort but you will be glad you did when you are driving a new set of wheels without risking serious debt.
   
2. Its important to note - getting a cheap car is one thing, getting a good value from a used car is another. To be sure your discount vehicle is really as good a deal as it seems, you'll need to think about what other costs you might be facing because of it. Keeping up with a cheap car can be expensive. Something to be on the lookout for when buying a used car is any accident damage or other problems with important structural items like the frame or suspension.
   
3. Finding a cheap car is not hard - if you know where to look and what to pay attention for. A good way to start is right in your own neighborhood. If you are in the market for used car deals, you can find allot of cheap cars in the local paper under estate auctions. You could also check out the used car deals at your local dealership.
   
4. Another great source for finding a used car deal is auto auctions. At an auto auction, cars are sold to the person who places the highest bid. Auctions are one of the best sources for finding discounts on used vehicles. You should know that the pace at these auctions is usually very high paced.
   
5. Getting a good deal on a used car at an auto auction is quite simple and very real. In fact, auto auctions are where many used car dealers go to find deals for their sales lot. For those who are bold and serious about buying a car at a steep discount, attending a live government seized auto auction should be top on your list.
   

Tips

• Know the Blue Book value of the car you are looking at
  
• Inspect any car before you buy, take it to your mechanic if possible
  

Warnings

• Beware of Flood recovered cars. Do a vehicle history check if uncertain
  
• Make sure the car has a clean title
  

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Sources and Citations

• http://www.govautoauction.info
  

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