Many people believe that a two or three year old used vehicle is a better buy than a new vehicle. This may be true. The new vehicle suffers the heaviest depreciation in the first two years, but is not old enough to present a lot of costly repair problems. Whatever the age of the used vehicle you might want to buy, this section and a little patience will help you select one that should be safe and dependable.
| Fig. 1: You should check these points when buying a used car. The "Used Car Checklist" gives an explanation of the numbered items |