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Page 1: The Genius W ay to Buy a Car drivetime.com Used Car Checklist€¦ · The Genius W ay to Buy a Car drivetime.com Determine the price range you want to stay within Find out which cars

Used Car Checklistdrivetime.comThe Genius Way to Buy a Car

Determine the price range you want tostay within

Find out which cars have the features you want

Check vehicle safety ratings

Check fuel economy

1. Do Your Vehicle Research

Check a pricing tool like Kelley Blue Book®

Keep in mind other factors that impact whatyou end up paying, including:

Term of payment • Interest Rate • Sales Tax Dealer Fees • Registration Fees • Down Payment

2. Find the Market Value

Educate yourself on the basics of financingand simple interest loans

Find out what impacts your financing

Get pre-approved before going to the dealer

3. Understand Financing Options

Keep in mind that upgrading your vehiclelikely end up changing your insurance rate

Get quotes from multiple insurance carriers andcompare them

4. Check Car Insurance Rates

Research the different kinds of car titles

Research different vehicle history report providers

Get your vehicle history report

5. Get a Vehicle History Report

Check the tires

Check the undercarriage

Check the doors and openings

Check the glass

Have a mechanic take a look if you are unsure

6. External Walk Around

Check the oil:

Locate the dipstick • Pull it out clean it and put it back • Pull it out again and check the oil level on the stick • Check the oil color

Check for coolant leaks

7. Check Under the Hood

Check for any lingering smells

Check that the seats are in good condition anddon’t have any rips or scratches

Check that the radio, heating & a/c, locks, gps, sunroof and other interior features function

8. Inspect the Interior

Have someone else (a friend or familymember) start the car while you stand outside

Test the lights and blinkers

Check the engine for strange sounds or smells

9. Start the Car

Test the vehicle brakes

Take the car on the highway

Make sure the A/C and heater work

Make sure cruise control functions

Check the horn

Make sure you like the visibilty

10. Take a Test Drive

Check for oil or coolant leaks

Check for strange smells

Check the engine and exhaust

11. Post Test Drive Inspection

Request a complete service record from theowner or dealer

Check what work has been completed on the car

12. Review Service Records

DriveTime has provided this checklist as a guide to the basic items that should be inspected on a vehicle. This checklist may not include all points you want to inspect and is not intended to be an itemized, all-inclusive checklist. Have an independent, third party mechanic inspect the vehicle when possible.