Used Car Buying
A lot of money can be saved when buying a used car. However, there are several factors that should be considered when planning to buy one, such as the history record of the car.
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WatchmywalletFrom anywhere in Texas, contact the Texas Department of Transportation or go to their Web site. If you plan on doing any...
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Most dealers will allow you to take the car to a mechanic for a "used car exam". You should always do this. One major concern...
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Go to the link on the right for the Arizona Dealer Application or call the Arizona Dept. of Transportation (ADOT). They will send...
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According to the Maryland State Motor Vehicle Administration: The State of Maryland requires that all those who sell more than...
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Vehicle is sold as is, as shown, with all defects. No warranty is expressed or implied.Then no warranty will be declared, and in...
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you should probably make sure you really want the car before buying it. None - the minute you've signed the contract, the...
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Private Car Sales vs. Buying from a Dealer Buying a used car from a private seller is very different from buying a car from a...
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Here are opinions and answers from FAQ Farmers: * There are probably different laws in different states, but in Kansas you show...
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AnswerDealers may offer a full or limited warranty on all or some of a vehicle's systems or components. Most used car warranties...
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The taxes will be payed with the new owner because it is now his responsibillity In virtually all states, the laws governing...
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AnswerYour state may have a lemon law, which could give you some recourse. And if there was fraud involved (the seller lied), you...
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First, you may want to have an independent mechanic look at the car. Second, you should get a vehicle history report so that you...
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Whether or not t
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In most instances the answer is NO. But there are some instances which you may. In general, if you buy from a private seller and...
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The Federal Trade Commission's Used Car Rule requires dealers to post a Buyers Guide in every used car they offer for sale. This...
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It's best to have any used car inspected by an independent mechanic before you buy it. For about $100 or less, you'll get a...
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No. Once the tailpipe leaves the curb, it is a used car and you are the owner. If the dealer has given you a special deal that...
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The BBB notes that, under both Texas and federal law, there is a "3-day cooling off period" that applies to certain contracts,...
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Most states limit the number of cars that an individual can sell without a dealer's license, or only allow the selling of one's...
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Yo do not own the car if you no not have a title. Who ever is on the title owns the car. You will have to go to court file a...
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In the state of California: You must take a dealers course (approx. $150) and a follow up course depending on the volume you...
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It depends on the car dealership. There is no requirement for them to offer any grace period for you to cancel your purchase. If...
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This depends entirely on your state. See the link to the right for an example from California, or search for your state DMV...
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Licenses for Car Dealers in ChicagoYou need to be licensed with the state of Illinois.There are Indiana companies advertising...
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Ask about the timing belt/chain. If the car is getting close to 100K miles, I would be asking if it had ever been changed. This...
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In Texas, you can return the car within a timely period. It does vary depending upon problems with the vehicle, but not just...
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AnswerYes, but unfortunately it is tax evasion on your part too.I had the exact same thing happen to me.I bought a car for $3500...
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Park the RV in a high traffic area, with permission of the landlord, with huge signs that read: I bought this lemon at such and...
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The Seller is only responsible for Smog in california. If the Brakes and muffler repair/replacement was agreed to "in writing"...
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The first step to buying a used car is a detailed assessment of your transportation needs. It's a good idea to answer the...
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All of them
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Here is a reprint of the Florida state page linked to the right: In Florida, motor vehicle dealers are licensed and regulated by...
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No. The dealer (or bank that financed it)technically owns the car til it's paid for. If it's become a hard-ship for you, simply...
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AN older car with lower mileage beacause, even though and older car may be old you know it's still good because, it lasted this...
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AnswerIt seems like that would be illegal, you wouldn't be allowed to change the agreement, so I don't think the dealer could. If...
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Like a warranty, a service contract provides repair and/or maintenance for a specific period. But warranties are included in the...
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I do not have an answer - however we also purchased a vehicle just 2 days ago and not only did it not have the guide on the...
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CONTACT AN CLAIMS AGENT FROM LOCAL INSURANCE COMPANIES, THEY WILL TELL YOU WHICH WRECKER NOW HOLDS TITLE OF THE SALVAGE...
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If you think the problem may be covered by a warranty or service contract, follow the instructions to get service. If a...
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Go the the motor vehicle department. They sell temp tags from 10 to 60 days. I could be wrong about the amount of days, but...
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AnswerThis is the same as for a new car dealer. See the link to the right for the Florida state page or click to the related...
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AnswerI would say that you can't return the car because,at a used dealership it's usually "AS IS" so the way you bought it is the...
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In most states, yes, a professional dealer must disclose any defect that he knows about. But how do you prove that he knew?
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The term "program vehicle" usually refers to a new car that has been used for test drives throughout the year that the car was...
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You can sell a car for any reason. There doesn't have to be a reason. The owner signs the title over to the buyer. They...
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Whoever was willed the person's belongings or appointed head of estate. If the car was specifically listed in the will, that...
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I believe it depends on the state, but as far as I know, if you have to have full coverage on a financed car, it doesn't matter...
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Most times when a car sits inside it holds-up pretty well but if it's been sitting in field or out in your lawn it could be more...
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By law, cars must be registered in order to legally operate them on public roads. Even if you had a truck that you used only on...
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When purchasing a new or pre-owned vehicle there are an entire list of things to watch for, to expect, and that you should do....
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In buying a car the tag and title are a set price set forth by the state with a very small difference based on the person doing...
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AnswerHere is another tip. This one is from a peer-reviewed article. Pass Through of Tax--tax inventory fee While VIT is actually...
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AnswerIt depends. Did you buy the car "as is" or was there a warranty implied? Does your state have a used car lemon law?If you...
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I would start by calling the Secretary of State.
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A warranty should be in writing and be specific about what is covered. If you are having a problem with a covered item, the...
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If it isn't in the contract that you have to get the oil changed there or it voids the warranty, they can't void it. Read the...
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Joe someone is trying to scam you. You only pay the price of the auto. Their will be fees required at the DMV...
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I would think the dealership would let you, but I don't think there is a law protecting you once you sign the papers. The best...
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Contact the lender and get their approval.
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You shouldn't need plates if your wife gave you the car. I'm a little confused by your question. If you don't get a good...
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January thru March is a very good time. People are getting their tax refund checks and a number of them are looking to spend that...
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Go to a reputable dealer. You will get a better car. And make sure you test drive it. If you are unsure if it is a good car,...
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Don't see why you should. Until you get the title, it's not your car. How would the state even know that you owe taxes if you...
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Depends on the state and the type of contract that was signed. If you aren't happy with what you did, take the car back and talk...
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Depends on the contract. You should go back in and talk to the dealer, they will be able to help you better.
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IF its warranty repairs, go to another dealer of the same brand. If not warranty, go anywhere you feel comfortable.
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Take the $1000 and use it as a down payment on the cheapest new Honda or Toyota . A good use car for under a grand is like...
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The statement implies that the dealer has checked the vehicle out pretty thoroughly. Ask to see the 56 point check-list for the...
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With the shifter or transmission in the lowest gear. If in San Fransisco, you need to park with the front wheels pointed toward...
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If you purchased it as is, you are probably out of luck. Unless your state has a "lemon" law. Check with your Attorney General's...
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You export them. Look for Export brokers on the Net.
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Maybe. It might be a good idea to talk to the person you bought the car from and/or contact a lawyer. California has no general...
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if its a major auction like maheim then results are genuine, if its some local joe's selling in the "all American auction", then...
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some states have laws on used cars under a certain mileage and lemon laws on others. Was there any warranty on the van? call...
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Probably not. That's pretty much up to the seller. But in court it will probably be counted as rent paid towards the car during...
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It doesn't matter where you are, "AS IS" means exactly that. You agreed to accept the car with absolutely no guarantees or...
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If you accept the car "as is" that means you have looked at it and are satisfied and do not want any warrantee. as is = buyer...
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Honda Civic or Accord Toyota Corolla or CamryFord Focus or V6 MustangMazda 3 Pontiac G6Chevrolet CobaltNissan Sentra
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I believe they have to take it back. You have 14 days to change your mind about a sale. Talk to the dealership and see what...
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Yes, you should get the car after you sign all the papers.
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Yes, People will generally pay a premium for a car that has nothing wrong with it, is clean and smells good on the inside and has...
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Federal Law states you have at least 3 days from the date of purchase to turn the car back in. The is no "Right Of Recision"...
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The dealer has to give you the title right away. If you have it now, there's not much you can do. You have the title. But...
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You may have gotten a warrantee that covers the power train for 30 days or 1,000 miles but nothing here sounds like a power train...
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It depends. Was the car sold as is or with a warranty? If it was sold with a warranty, it should be repaired. If your state...
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if you are paying $10000 for a car you can afford a RAC or mechanical check for $50, always check news papers and word of mouth...
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Contact the bank or whoever holds the lean on the vehicle and had is repossessed. A good place to start is RepoFinder .com. It's...
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2001-2006 Hyundai Elantra has pretty good capacity.
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yes.
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My guess would be that they have to take it back and give you any money back that you paid. But the laws can be weird and it...
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driverside.com has new price, invoice price, private sale value, trade in value, and their own estimated...
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NO! Not unless it is a vehicle that was produced before the introduction of the VIN system. That would be prior to 60s. Otherwise...
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Answeryes, sales tax will depend on whether or not you actually live in Texas. If you do not and have no plans on registering the...
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You can always cancel the extended warranty. Usually they will return any portion of the money for the contract that you did not...
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AnswerActually, contrary to popular belief, the U.S. maintains an average of about twenty miles to the gallon and only...
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New stuff? Old stuff? Cars? Trucks? Don't matter to me, GM always seemed to be easier to repair.
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ABS: Antilock Brake System (or Anti-locking Brake System) - enables you to steer whilst keeping the brake pedal full on. Can be...
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Yes, if you take delivery of an item in another state the merchant there MUST collect sales tax there. If the merchant ships it...
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Possibly. I assume it was a used car. Did the seller represent to you that it was NOT in an accident? That would probably be...
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It might be, though the dealer/manufacturer may try to argue that the warranty doesn't cover "user errors". In that case you'll...
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