So bring a checkbook. If the seller insists on cash, go to your bank and ask for a cashier s check. After the deal. All cars have their quirks, and you might as well find out about them before they get expensive. One more tip about car shopping.
Many people prefer to buy their used car from a dealer.
They figure that the cars are in better shape, and the seller is more honest. Most used car dealers buy their cars in trades and auctions. What s more, they ve got to sell lots of cars each week to stay in business, so they don t spend a lot of time fixing problems in the cars they get. Typically, they give it a good cleaning, and maybe fix some minor, obvious problems. They may even cover up nastier problems that will cost you big bucks if you buy it.