Buying a used car can be demanding as you don’t know the previous history of the car. Quick Cash Auto provides tips on what to check before you buy a used car in Long Island.

First, scan the exterior for any signs of damage. If you find any part of the car new, like the bumper or the wheels, even fender, ask when it was changed. Scrutinize the paint of the car. Inquire when it was painted. The dealer might have painted the car new either to give a brand new look or to hide rust. Also ask for the price of the parts and the receipts. This will help you to know whether cheap parts have been used.

Search the car’s exterior for any sign of rust. Don’t forget to go under the vehicle to have a look for any damage. Inspect the hood, the rear, the rims, the doors, the panels, the tyres, etc for any sign of previous wreck. If there has been one, you will find the car’s parts not in proper alignment.

Next the engines. Look over for any rust around the engine. Rub your finger around it to feel any oil. If you find even a little then there might be a problem.

Start the engine. It should start instantly. Go for a ride. Check whether the car makes any noise even while driving over bumps. Observe whether the brakes squeal or not. Use the hand brakes, check the steering. Also inspect inside for any damage or tear, like the seats, the seat belts and all.

Survey the electronic parts, the wipers, etc. If the dealer allows, take the car to a garage and get it checked thoroughly. Ask the mechanic to inspect whether anything has been tampered with.

But before you take it, make a deposit stating that if you don’t buy the car, you will get back the deposit money. If the dealer doesn’t want you to take it to a garage of your choice then co-operate and take it to a place of mutual consideration. Ask for car’s record of maintenance, certificates, and also regular receipts.

These steps help to ensure that you get to buy the best car that suits the budget you have on your mind.

It is important to learn the ‘good’ and the ‘bad’ of a brand before you make a deal. It’s not only the manufacturer that matters when you purchase, it is the usability and the endurance of ‘the’ product too, and that should be counted. Again, when you decide to buy a used car you should research more and think twice. Here is a list of cars that are ranked according to their dependability by Yahoo! considering various surveys, interviews and stories.

Volkswagen new Beetle comes under a ‘worst used car’. It was designed in an odd manner which was really cute in look and that helped it to won the New Beetle loads of praise on 1998, when it was introduced. However, it cannot keep up the technology updates with the other rivals in the market and finally is in the list of worst car. It is useless to buy a Volkswagen new Beetle at any time- doesn’t matter much weather it is brand new or used.

Toyota prius is the one that offers a green driving. The fuel economy of the car is really awesome and it gets a positive feedback from its first debut on 2001. The cargo design and the specious interior add some extra to its reputation. The car has been selected in the list of ‘best used car’.

Suzuki Grand Vitara has been listed as ‘worst used car’. It was never that impressive and people almost rejected it when launched on 1999. It cannot get a comfortable place even after being remodelled on 2006.
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