| As used cars age, finding them for sale
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| | whistling, howling, grinding, rubbing,
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| in good condition becomes increasingly
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| | rattling, knocking, tapping, or anything
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| difficult. At the same time, they
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| | else which stands out. Listen in all
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| continuously lose marketable value. How
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| | places while car is idling and driving
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| can we find good values when purchasing,
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| | including, underhood, suspension,
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| and get a fair price when it comes time
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| | transmission, exhaust, rear of vehicle,
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| to sell? Continue reading to find
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| | ect
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| out...BuyingWhen buying any used car,
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| | Unusual odors such as strong sweet
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| overall condition must be evaluated and
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| | smell, burning, gasoline
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| weighed against the asking price. This
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| | Uneven engine idle, backfire, or misfire
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| includes the condition of interior,
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| | Transmission grinding, slipping, or
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| exterior, and mechanical components.
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| | hesitation while driving or changing
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| Common issues to watch for on used cars
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| | gears
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| follow:Check the Interior for:
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| | Clutch engagement near end of pedal
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| | travel, excessive pedal play, slipping or
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| Fading or Cracking Dashboard, steering
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| | revving when shifting/accelerating
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| wheel, pillars
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| | Excessive engine or shifter movement,
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| Carpet damage, spills under seats, shoe
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| | indicating possible torn mounts
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| wear
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| | Spongy pedal, whistling, grinding, or
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| Strong musty odor, especially during
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| | shaking when braking, fading or low
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| HVAC operation
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| | stopping power
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| Worn seats including adjustment,
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| | Low, dirty, or contaminated fluids
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| buttons, upholstery, cushions, air
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| | especially coolant, oil, and automatic
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| support
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| | transmission
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| Unevenly worn pedals indicating possible
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| | Suspension leaning, excessive bouncing,
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| mistreatment
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| | harsh ride, pulling, poor handling, or
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| Smoke damage including falling
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| | dog tracking.
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| headliner, used ashtrays or lighter,
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| | Smoke from exhaust or underhood,
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| burns, thick film on glass or other
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| | excluding thin light-colored condensation
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| smooth surfaces
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| | buildupSome minor issues are to be
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| Malfunctioning gauges, moonroof,
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| | expected with a used purchase, and the
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| windows, vanity lights, controls,
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| | price you pay should be adjusted
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| electric accessories
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| | accordingly. A common method of pricing
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| Leakage under dash including clutch and
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| | used vehicles is to determine the fair
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| brake fluid near pedals, coolant near
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| | market value then deduct the average cost
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| floor vents, waterCheck the Exterior for:
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| | of repairs. Tools to determine fair
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| | market value include the Kelley blue book
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| Rust around rocker panels (especially
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| | and points of sale such as newspaper
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| under ground effects of SC), wheel wells,
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| | classifieds, ebay, and autotrader
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| under floor pan, doors, suspension
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| | magazines. Price of a used vehicle may be
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| components, spoilers, trunk
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| | influenced by rare models or packages.
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| Signs of accident damage such as
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| | Car clubs specializing in the rare model
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| repainting, bondo, ill fitting body
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| | can offer help in these cases.SellingWhen
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| panels, frame/unibody denting
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| | selling your car, several factors should
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| Damaged paint and clearcoat especially
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| | be considered to receive the best price.
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| bumpers, ground effects, and roof
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| Damaged or missing trim, molding, lamp
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| | Level of cosmetic and mechanical
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| assemblies (esp LED taillights and
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| | maintenance
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| yellowing lenses) badging, ground
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| | Logs of maintenance, repair, and
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| effects, air dam, antenna, windows
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| | modification history
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| Wheels damaged or bent from curb rubbing
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| | The type of person buying your car, and
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| and other abuse
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| | where to find themA car which is clean,
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| Sagging doors due to hinges worn from
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| | well maintained, and in good overall
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| excessive load bearingModern vehicles
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| | condition leaves a positive impression on
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| have many complex mechanical components,
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| | potential buyers. This concept is clearly
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| and condition should be verified by
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| | demonstrated by car dealers when you
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| qualified personal. If you encounter the
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| | visit their used car lots. Also,
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| following symptoms or others you are
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| | presenting logs or receipts to help
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| unfamiliar with, it is wise to seek an
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| | buyers verify your cars history will
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| expert:
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| | increase their level of confidence when
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| | it comes time to make a purchase from
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| Unusual sounds such as whining,
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| | you.
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