Q: Larger dealers often offer dealer-certified used cars that can take a lot of the guesswork out of buying a used car. These cars are typically only a few years old, have only had 1 owner, and have gone through a thorough inspection. Certified cars typically come with a limited warranty that will cover the cost of major repairs for 2 or 3 years. You'll likely pay a little bit more for a certified car than one of the same age that hasn't been certified. However, if you can fit it into your budget, the peace of mind may be worth spending a little more. Ideally, you should look in the car on a sunny day. Walk around the outside of the car and check for body damage and wear on the tires. Then check inside the car for damage to the upholstery and wear on armrests, gear shifts, and the steering wheel. This is the time to be nitpicky. Any damages you see, no matter how small, can be used to negotiate a lower price on the vehicle. Consider the car's age and mileage when evaluating normal wear and tear. For example, if you're looking at a car that is 10 years old and has over 100,000 miles (160,000km) on it, you would expect the gear shift and steering wheel to show signs of wear. Body damage also may be an indication that the car was wrecked and not properly repaired afterward. . It's a good idea to test drive any car before you buy it, but with used cars the test drive is essential. Use this time to make sure the engine runs smoothly, the brakes work well, and the car can turn and reverse without difficulty. In addition to paying attention to mechanical issues, consider whether you feel comfortable in the car. You should be able to adjust the seat so that you can reach the pedals and gears and see out of all the mirrors. Even for a certified car, have a mechanic not associated with the dealership look over the car and confirm that everything is in good working order. If you don't have a specific mechanic you trust, ask friends or family members for a recommendation. If you're buying the car directly from the owner, don't take the car to the mechanic the owner recommends. They may have a deal with the owner to downplay or fail to report serious problems with the car. The car title lists information about the current owner of the car, a vehicle description, and the mileage on the vehicle. If the title is recent, the mileage listed on the title should be close (if not the same) as the mileage on the car's odometer. Look at the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) listed on the title. Compare it to the VIN on the car and make sure they match. Watch out for title brands, such as "salvage" or "flood vehicle" titles. These indicate that the car has extensive damage. Salvage vehicles cannot be registered in your name until they are rebuilt. However, even a car with a "rebuilt salvage" title isn't necessarily in drivable condition this simply means that it has all its parts. A title history record tells you whether the car was ever rebuilt or salvaged, damaged in a flood, or stolen. If any of those things have happened, the car may have unseen damage or other issues that make it unsafe. In the US, you can order a title history record from one of the vendors listed at https://www.vehiclehistory.gov/nmvtis_vehiclehistory.html. These are private companies so the cost of the report varies. Some vendors provide more detailed reports than others. If issues show up in the title history record but you still want to buy the car, use that information to negotiate a lower purchase price. The title history record doesn't necessarily give you all the information about how the car was taken care of by its previous owners. A service history report, available from private companies (such as Carfax) will tell you how many owners the car has had, where the car was located, whether it was involved in an accident, and what types of repairs and other service has been done to the car. The information in these reports also impacts the final price of the car. For example, a car that has only had 1 owner, no accidents, and was serviced regularly would tend to be more expensive than an identical car that had several owners and had been involved in a couple of fender benders. Some dealers and individual sellers offer these reports to potential buyers for free. If it isn't offered, you might ask them if they would deduct the cost of the report from the purchase price of the car.
A: Get a certified used car if at all possible. Inspect the interior and exterior carefully for damage. Take the car for a test drive Have the car evaluated by an independent mechanic. Read over the title of the car. Order the title history record for the car. Evaluate the car's service history report.

Q: Killing anthills with boiling water is effective, but it takes a great deal of water and labor. Use this method if you only have a few anthills. This method is more environmentally friendly than other methods, so choose this one if that's a concern for you. You will need a large amount of water for each anthill. Boil a large soup pot of water per anthill. Using protective gloves, remove the pot from the stove. Find the nearest anthill you want to kill. Be careful, as both the water and steam can burn you. The boiling water also kills grass and other plants. Be careful to keep it just in the anthill.
A: Know when to use this method. Boil water. Remove the pot from the stove. Take the water outside. Pour the water on the anthill. Avoid the surrounding area.

Q: The right end should be shorter, only a couple of inches longer than you want that side to flop down when you finish. This right end will remain static for most of the belt tying procedure. The short end should be pointing to your right.
A: Hold the belt across your body in front of your navel. Place the long end of the belt over the short end.

Q: Recognize that while 98% of floaters are harmless, you need to know if your floaters are symptoms of a more serious condition. See a doctor right away if you experience any of the following: Loss of sight. Blurry or clouded vision. Eye pain. Flashes of light. Red floaters. Floaters that appear after eye surgery or trauma. Floaters that appear suddenly. Floaters that worsen quickly. Make sure to see a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms that could be the sign of more serious problem. Find out if you may have any of these medical conditions: Retinal tear Retinal detachment Vitreous hemorrhage (bleeding between the lens and the retina) Vitreous and retinal inflammation (caused by infections or auto-immune inflammation) Eye tumors Diabetic retinopathy Be aware that certain groups of people experience floaters more than the rest of the population. Watch out for eye floaters if any of the following apply to you: You're nearsighted. You're between the ages of 50 and 75. You've had cataract surgery. Be aware that all of these options carry risks, so most doctors won't perform them unless absolutely medically necessary. Ask your doctor about these treatments if you have a dangerous underlying condition that is causing your floaters: Vitrectomy Surgery. This procedure removes the vitreous gel from the middle of the eye. Laser treatments. This procedure breaks up eye floaters by the use of a YAG laser. Although some ophthalmologists have advocated this treatment option, there is no evidence that this is both safe and effective.
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Determine if you need to see a doctor. Recognize the risks of an underlying condition. Find out if you're at risk. Know your treatment options.