Warning signs that your used car may be an undercover wreck

Does the phrase branded title scare you? If not, it should. Branded title cars have suffered some type of extreme damage, such as a major accident or flooding. To get the vehicle back on the road, a repair shop – that may or may not have known what they were doing – pieced the car back together. […]

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What you should know about recalls before buying a used car

We’ve all seen news headlines touting the recall of hundreds, thousands – or even millions – of vehicles. One noteworthy example is the infamous Takata airbag recall that affected around 42 million vehicles [NHTSA]. […]

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Used car buying hack: expand your search radius to get a better deal

If you’re like most consumers, you limit your search radius to a hundred miles or so when shopping for a used car. After all, shipping a vehicle from far away sounds difficult, risky – and really expensive. […]

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Scan Tools: Use Tech to Avoid a Car Buying Mistake

If your vehicle’s check engine light pops on, a technician will use a scan tool to retrieve the associated diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Scan tools can do far more than just get codes, though; they can unlock a wealth of vehicle information. And that can save you money if you’re considering buying a pre-owned car. […]

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