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July 17, 2017

What to know before you buy a used car

  • Buying a car at an independent dealership requires more work than shopping for a new car or even a used car on a new-car dealer's lot.
    • By RONALD MONTOYA and MATT JONES
    Edmunds

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    Before you buy, look at the vehicle history report and arrange to have an independent mechanic check it out.

    Shoppers in search of an inexpensive used car often start with the used-car inventory at a new-car dealership. Some go straight to private-party car sellers. But those options don't suit everyone.


     
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