Released on = October 18, 2006, 4:30 am

Press Release Author = Oz Free Online

Industry = Automotive

Press Release Summary = These days, you can never be too safe.

Especially when buying used cars. Used cars might be a wise investment and no doubt
they give you more of your money\'s worth than new cars. But if you don\'t watch out,
that used car of yours may turn out to be a financial disaster after all.

Press Release Body = Buying Used? Make Sure It Is What Your Used Car Dealer Says It Is

These days, you can never be too safe.

Especially when buying used cars. Used cars might be a wise investment and no doubt
they give you more of your money\'s worth than new cars. But if you don\'t watch out,
that used car of yours may turn out to be a financial disaster after all.

We know the cardinal rules to ensure we\'re buying only the best used car. Have an
experience mechanic do a total inspection on the car, and then take it out for a
test drive. Another security measure though is checking the vehicle's history.
Used car dealers and private car sellers are obliged by law to provide their
customers a history certificate of their used cars. Otherwise, should they refuse,
you can always back out of the deal. After all, used car buyers risk getting their
vehicle repossessed if ever the previous car owner still owes some money to a
financier.

Thousands of high-quality used cars are available online through free car listings.
But along with the rise of free car listings come used cars scams and deceptions
that bite at the clueless buyer. It is true that you can still safely buy a used
car online just like in , which offers free
membership and free car listing, but of course, every used car buyer is advised to
do their homework. Needless to say, knowing a used car's history gives buyers more
confidence in their transactions.

A vehicle information check basically allows you to see the car\'s history in one
simple report. See Vcheck or REVS (Register of
Encumbered Vehicles to determine if your used car
checks out.

Instances that used car buyers have to watch out for include used cars with hazy or
problematic titles on them, used vehicles whose VIN, engine and registration number
do not match up, the number of times the car was registered, and its original
purposes (whether it was once a taxi, rental car, etc.) and used cars that have been
reported stolen or written-off. Simply determining your used car's history
eliminates needless troubles and guarantees you the best deal for money.

Let\'s face it: the best defense against online used car scams, and for everything
else, is knowledge.





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