Finding The Right Used Car For Your Teenager

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Okay, you're thinking or buying a car for your driving-age teenager, and with the price of new cars climbing you've decided on getting one that's pre-owned refine360.com These tips will help steer you towards a used car that fits the bill without breaking your budget.


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Finding The Right Used Car For Your Teenager


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Okay, you're thinking of buying a car for your driving- age teenager, and with the price of new cars climbing you've decided on getting one that's pre-owned ricoshays.com

These tips will help steer you towards a used car that fits the bill without breaking your budget.

• The first step is to determine how the car will be used by the teen rockapulco-nyc.com If it's for commuting or trips to college and back, then gas mileage and comfort may be your biggest considerations rockawaii.com With gas prices high, fuel economy is an important consideration.

• Make a list of some vehicle safety features you're looking for saintmarcarabians.com For example, are you interested in anti-lock brake systems and integrated seat belt systems?

•ÊBefore you start shopping, set a budget for how much you want to spend scliew.com Research a few models that meet your criteria and price range signgalonline.com The Web sites kbb.com and Edmunds.com offer pricing information and comprehensive advice on buying a used car southernstyleproductions.com

• Obviously, finding a safe and reliable vehicle for your teen is top priority starwinmedia.com The Carfax Safety and Reliability Report allows you to view the auto industry's leading used-car safety ratings, reliability scores and reviews in one step stevestonvillagegallery.com The information compiled in these reports can also give some good general advice stickerduderacing.com

• Now you're ready to start visiting dealers studioyousb.com For any vehicle you consider, ask detailed questions about the vehicle's performance and history, and request maintenance and inspection records thepreachersplatform.com Also, get a Carfax Vehicle History Report (most dealers will provide reports for free; you just have to ask).

• Always test-drive prospective cars on city streets and highways titostouch.com This will give you a chance to thoroughly examine the car vegawebproductions.com Have your teenager drive it if you can wmmfsg.com Make sure everything on the car works properly-brakes, gauges, lights, windows and locks 13on.com Also have a mechanic you trust check it out.

• In addition to that, you should take a look to make sure the body parts line up, the paint matches, doors open and close easily and the tires show even wear 2join4free.com

• Get a copy of "Finding The Best Used Car," available from the Federal Consumer Information Center in Pueblo, Colorado (www.pueblo.gsa.gov).

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