Kyle Hunt
It’s one thing to drive to a used car lot in Utah, closely inspect the cars, and meticulously choose one after drilling the dealer. But what if you find the perfect car outside of Utah on the internet? You may not have the time to leave Utah to shop all over the country, but there are precautions you can take when shopping online for a used car.
If you have owned a compact car most of your life, chances are you know what to look for when shopping for one. If you are partial towards a specific brand, like Ford, then you will know components and warranties and other useful facts associated with that brand.
The last thing you want is to buy a car with a salvage title, for that means it was totaled and rebuilt to look okay. Also, the title cannot carry any legal weight, meaning that you should have no obligation to the government or any third party after you purchase the used car.
If you manage to find a car online and decide to check it out, it may take you outside of Utah. Even if you make a several hour trip, that doesn’t mean you are automatically obliged to purchase the car. If you find fault with it, leave it be.
Mileage says a lot about the status and condition of the used car. The national average per vehicle is around 14,000 miles per year, and a car that is driven significantly more or less than that figure may be a lemon. If more, then it is close to being spent. If less, then the car merely sits in the garage due to some type of problem.
Just because you’re shopping online doesn’t mean you have to stick with the list price. Make an appropriate offer within your budget to get the best deal you can on a used car.
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