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Buying a car is a huge investment, whether you are buying a new or used car. By looking at used cars, you will see that this can save you a lot of money while you still get a great car. But before buying a used car, you should do a little bit of research to make sure that you are truly getting your money's worth. Otherwise, you could just end up stuck with someone else's problem.

Before you start doing any research, make sure that you know what you want out of your used car. This includes knowing how many miles you are willing to have on it, what type of vehicle you are looking to buy, and the features that you will want on your used car. After you have determined these factors, it's a good idea to look on used car websites. This can not only provide you with what a good price is for the car you are looking for but can also be a great place to purchase your car once you have decided on one you like. While you are looking online, beware of a price that seems too good to be true. It probably is and a low sales price could mean that the car is not in good condition and will end up costing you much more money later on.

Once you have decided on a few used cars that you are interested in, get their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN.) You can get this from the previous owner, the website you've found the car on, or it is usually located on the driver's side of the vehicle where the dash meets the windscreen. After you have the VIN, you can get a report on the vehicle for about twenty pounds. The VIN will tell you everything that has happened to the used car in the past, whether it has been in an accident or has had costly repairs done to it. Many sites, such as BuyYourCar provide an AutoCheck facility. You just enter the registration number of the car for sale and it will tell you its history.

When buying a second-hand car online, make sure you go through a reputable company. Knowing who you are dealing with will give you some insight as to what to expect from that company and how to go about finding a used car through them. Any online company or website should be thoroughly researched before any purchase is made. There are many wonderful companies and websites that offer used cars online; however, there is always someone that is just trying to make a quick buck as well. Doing some research wherever you buy your car from will give you the best protection when buying a second-hand car.

New & Used Cars

A used car, also known as a pre-owned vehicle and second hand car, is a vehicle that has

previously had one or more owners. Used cars are sold through a variety of outlets, which

include franchise and independent dealers, rental car companies, leasing companies, and used car superstores. Some car retailers offer "no-haggle prices," and "certified" used cars, and extended service plans or warranties. Individuals can also sell and purchase used cars through resources, such as newspaper and online classifieds.

Used Cars Industry

With annual sales of nearly $370 billion, the used vehicle industry represents almost half

of the U.S. auto retail market and is the largest retail segment of the economy. In 2005, about 44 million used cars were sold in the U.S., which is more than double that of the nearly 17 million new cars sold.

The used vehicle market is substantially larger than other large retail sectors, such as the school and office products market ($206 billion in estimated annual sales) and the home improvement market ($291 billion in estimated annual sales).

Used vehicle history reports

An estimated 34-percent of consumers are buying vehicle history reports for used cars more frequently, partially in reaction to the number of vehicles that may have been damaged by flooding during hurricanes. About 30-percent of manufacturer franchise dealers provide vehicle history reports to customers at no additional cost. In addition, some car retailers, such as CarMax and online car classified advertisers, such as AutoTrader.com offer vehicle history reports for their inventory at no charge to customers. Consumers can also purchase vehicle history reports online through companies like AutoCheck and Carfax.com.

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