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Used Car Buyer's Guide (Haynes Techbook)

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This book tells you the kinds of things to look for that you wouldn't know unless you knew a bit about cars. Not only does it tell you more commonly known stuff like where to look for rust, but then gets into more detailed handy information like how to tell if there is body filler underneath paint, what you can learn by looking at the exhaust pipe(i.e. black and gummy could be burning oil or covered with white stuff shows that the fuel mixture is too lean) and has photographs of all of these. This is well worth the money if you are looking at a car because you can find out a lot just by inspecting the car. You could also save hundreds or thousands(or just avoid getting ripped off) by being able to point out problems that may not be considered in the price asked. You will also appear(and be) more knowledgeable so the seller may not try to take you as a sucker. This levels the playing field a bit so you have a better chance of finding a car that is appropriate for you.

Well written, quick read, lots of important illustrations. This book is for used car buyers looking to not get burned and put the right amount of effort into inspecting potential purchases. Great for both the mechanically inclined or inept. Specifics and illustrated examples and photos of problems to look for. Covers quick filtering by phone, quick walk arounds, thurough test drives, careful inspections of potentially good vehicles, and a final inspection by a mechanic. If everyone read this book used car buying would lose its stigma and shadey used car sellers would go out of business.

If you dont know much about cars and dont know what to look for then this book will help you.This book is all about what to look for when you inspect a vehicle for sale whether its in a 2nd hand car dealer,private auctions or at a private sale.There is so much advice here.Plenty of tips will help you buy a car.It gives tips on what to look for when inspecting any car,things to do on a test drive and so on.Written in simple to understand format with appropriate photos throughout make this book superb.Read this book before you buy your next car.Comprehensive advice.Good value.

There are plenty of books on buying cars that cater for negotiating the deal,financing,etc.

Highly recommended.

I am not a 'car buff' and never buy new cars but I have good friends that know cars who help me through the torture of buying a 'used car.' This book is the next best thing to having a mechanic you trust as your friend: very practical and readable - the 20$ will probably save you a lot of GRIEF!!! It was an eye opener and a $$$ Saver. If you're about to buy a used car, do yourself a favor and read this book.... and good luck out in The Jungle.......:)