How to Shop for a Used Car or Vehicle
Identify what type of vehicle you are looking for., Search for vehicles., Research any vehicles that interest you...
Car care, driving tips, vehicle maintenance, and automotive guides.
Identify what type of vehicle you are looking for., Search for vehicles., Research any vehicles that interest you...
Get an idea for what type of car you want and its cost., Make sure you can afford to own a car., Find financing for...
Shop for a car you can afford., Research the lenders’ credit requirements., Consider where the car will eventually be...
Know the difference between a dealer-only wholesale auction and a public, repossession or other retail auction., Decide...
Try to get a loan through your credit union., Seek out a loan through a dealership., Explore loan options through...
Inspect the car in person and meet the seller., Identify the VIN number and take a picture., Run a free VIN number...
Provide tax returns., Produce bank statements., Generate a report of invoices and contracts., Bring your most recent...
Select the features in a compact car that are most important to you., Think about what you will use the car for., Find...
Pull the trunk release., Escape through the backseat -- if the driver leaves the car., Pull the trunk release cable...
Keep a safe distance from other cars., Purchase the right tires., Slow down., Avoid driving altogether.
Stay calm., Keep your foot on the brake., Set the parking brake., Slowly recline your seat., Open the windows., Turn...
Dig out your car., Check the tailpipe before you start the engine., Put down something gritty around the tires., Place...
Find a long, sturdy piece of string., Tie a slipknot in the middle of the string.A slip knot, also referred to as a...
Find your tool of choice., Wedge the door open., Insert your rod., Press button and unlock.
Push on your car door., Chip away the ice., Pour lukewarm water over the rubber seals., Spray on commercial de-icer...
Drive slowly., Keep the vehicle on smooth, flat ground., Go as straight as possible., Pull over to a safe spot., Don’t...
Get a plastic toolbox or other container., Get items: Small first aid kit., Also helpful: Used In emergency to signal...
Enter the car., Remove the plastic cover on the steering column., Find the wiring harness connector., Pull aside the...
Examine the damage., Try to get out., Look for a cellphone., Turn off the engine., Ration any available food and...
Don't panic., Check that the car is actually fully locked., See whether it's possible to wind down a window., Call for...
Get a yearly car inspection., Maintain your electrical systems., Check the fuel lines and tank., Install added parts...
Prepare for your trip adequately by stocking your car with emergency items., Consider using a reliable GPS system, or...
Improvise some padding., Assess your speed., Find a way to slow down., Wait for a turn., Look for a soft place to...
Immediately take your foot off of the accelerator., Quickly have your foot hovering over the brakes. ,Apply the clutch...
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