Ask friends, relatives, and co-workers for recommendations. Have a mechanic you hire inspect the vehicle prior to purchase. Dealers are not required by law to give used car buyers three days to cancel the purchase. Look up the Blue Book value, and be prepared to negotiate the price. Ask for the car s maintenance record from the dealer.
Test drive the vehicle under varied road conditions.
When making a purchase, get all verbal promises in writing. Read and understand all paperwork. Before you sign, make sure all blanks are filled in. If any changes occur to the original terms during the life of the contract, get them in writing. Do not rely on verbal promises to accept a lower payment amount.