Are you in the market for a used car?

Before you buy, be careful.

The TODAY’S TMJ4 Call For Action office has been getting a lot of complaints from people who are not happy with their purchase.
Karen stiles of the Call For Action office has some information on how you can avoid getting stuck with a car you don’t want.

Unlike buying a new car, when you buy a used car, you are accepting the vehicle as is, quite often with no warranty, and with the likelihood that you could be faced with some costly repairs, for which the seller has no obligation to rectify.

There are some steps you should take to determine if the car has a problem. This is a big concern for a lot of consumers, and failing to check things out is what is causing the biggest amount of problems. Before you buy, don’t take the seller’s word for it that it’s a good car. Check things out yourself.

•Take the car for a test drive and have a trusted mechanic check over the vehicle thoroughly so that you know what you are getting.

•Check the cars history, with services like Carfax , to see if the vehicle has been involved in an accident or had some other damage done to it, especially flood damage.

•Check out the blue book value on the car to make sure that you are paying a fair price.

If you have problems with your purchase of a used car, there are some places you can turn for help. Although there may not be a whole lot that can be done, its still worth a try to see if you can work something out with the previous owner. If this does not work, you might be able to get help from with Wisconsin Department of Transportation, or you can always contact the TODAY’S TMJ4 Call For Action office for further assistance.

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