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How to Buy a Used Car Without Losing Your Shirt
In 1975, the federal government enacted the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Widely known as the 'Lemon Law', it provided protections and assurances to consumers for purchases that cost over $25, and came with express or implied warranties. In the time since, every one of the fifty states has added its own set of lemon laws to their state books. In many cases, the sale of used cars is specifically regulated.
While the law in each state differs slightly from the original, they all lay out which disclosures must be made by the seller before a sale, and what warranties must be honored when a sale is made.
Once Magnuson-Moss was on the books, many states followed suit with so-called lemon laws of their own to make the prospect of purchasing a used car safer for consumers. The Lemon Laws lay out exactly what kind of information must be made available to consumers considering any purchase, including the warranties and guarantees that they will receive. The specifics vary from state to state, so it is in your best interest to look up the lemon laws in your state before signing any agreement to purchase a used car.
Another thing that you should know when considering a used car purchase is the payment options available to you. The basics are simple: are you paying the full price for the car on purchase, or will you finance all or part of it?
Paying in Full In this case, paying cash for your car includes the option of taking out a personal or car loan with your own bank in order to pay the dealer off for your car all at once. To the dealer......read more about Used Cars>>
Choose the used car that is right for you.
After purchasing a house, the second most expensive item you are likely to buy is a car, even if used. Therefore, you should make your choice wisely. Family needs, budget and a car that is reliable and easy to maintain, are all important considerations when purchasing your car. Of these, the most important consideration is budget, since it will dictate the make, model, age, and mileage of the car you buy. Also, if you spend a lot of time out on the road, it is worth considering a diesel engine car over gas. If however, you only use your car for trips to the mall or cover only light mileage every year, the premium price for a diesel engine car may not be justified.
After which, choose your three favourite models and check out the prices that correspond with your budget. You will also get an idea of how much the make and model of car you want to purchase will cost,take into consideration mileage and condition as well. You can easily find this information online with Kelley Blue Book, kbb.com. Here you will find values for cars of any condition, age and mileage. And, the insurance group and rate ofdepreciation are also supplied. Now that you have the required information, the search for your ideal car can begin. Search online auctions, taking into consideration how far you are willing to travel to get your ideal. When you have found the car you believe is right for you, an inspection of the vehicle carried out by a qualified mechanic is advisable. You will have to pay for.
You can carry out an inspection your self and check the exterior body work for corrosion, also look for mismatches in the body paint work. Color mismatches are an indication that the car has been repaired following damage to the paint work and body. The interior should also be checked. Do the seats feel supportive? Are the seat belts tensing on the passengers moving rapidly forward? Also when released do they return to their..read more about Used Cars>>
Cars, Cars and More Cars
Owning a car is no longer a luxury, but has become more of a necessity. What with the long distances that one needs to travel each day, to reach his/her workplace, school, or any other place. Consequently, a majority of Americans have more than one car. Now, if you do own an automobile, then it won't be out of place to learn a bit about its history. The intent here is just the same.
The credit of inventing the first self-propelled vehicle, powered by a steam engine, in 1769, goes to the French engineer Nicolas Joseph Cugnot. It was not a car but a military tractor used for carrying artillery by the French Army. In 1770, he built a three-wheeled vehicle with wooden wheels and ironed tires. It weighed 4.5 tons, and could carry four passengers. In 1771, Nicolas died in a car accident and the model of the car was destroyed. A few years later the English pursued the project and, by 1840, had built over 40 vehicles, powered by steam engines.
A German named Etienne Lenoir got the first internal-combustion engine patented in his name, in 1860. Six years later, a German Gottlieb Daimler built the first internal-combustion engine car. The weight of this vehicle's prototype was nearly two tons. And later, the same Daimler created another that weighed 90 pounds. Few years down the line saw Karl Benz designing the first three-wheeled automobile having an internal combustion engine. It was patented in 1886. The year 1893 marked the invention of the first four-wheeled automobile, again by Karl Benz. So, Benz was the first automobile industry. In the XIX century different industries emerged and started to build new and better things to improve the cars, like for example brakes, until in ...read more about Cars>>