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Check the paperwork before the car
VIN, history and mileage tell you if it is worth looking at.
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Check the tire age on a used car
Old tires are dangerous even with deep tread.
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Pay for a pre-purchase inspection
A professional inspection pays for itself.
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Test a used car from a cold start
A cold start reveals problems a warm engine hides.
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