Buying used can offer great savings.

However, you need to be extra careful when buying a used vehicle to ensure that it’s safe and in good condition.

Here are some things you should always check before you buy a used vehicle:

• Does the vehicle look as though it has been tampered?
• Check the vehicle for obvious signs of wear and tear. Inspecting the vehicle from every angle imaginable.
• Check for a damp or moldy smell in the vehicle’s interior. This could be a sign of water damage.
• Take the vehicle on a test drive to see how well it performs and if there are any obvious noises that do not sound as though the vehicle is in normal working condition.
• Ask the sales individual if they are aware of any serious maintenance concerns or recent work that has been done.

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