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A Second Car: Buying Used Vehicles

My wife and I both work, and our work schedules don't always match. Early on, it was obvious that we needed to be a two-car family, and we needed to find a second car that was inexpensive and reliable. That's when I began to wonder about used cars for sale. It didn't take long to find out that not all used vehicles are the same. After navigating our way through some pretty bad options, we found a dealer with great cars at a price we could afford. If you need a good quality second car, or need something cheap as a primary means of transportation, let me help. I'll tell you what to look for in a used car, and how to decide if the price is right. In no time, you'll have something that is reliable and affordable.

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Assess A Used Semi Truck’s Condition By Visiting Its Previous Owner

Before you purchase a used semi truck that's for sale, it's important to determine the trucks condition. In addition to inspecting its current state, you should try to determine how well it was maintained. Ideally, all commercial trucks that are for sale would come with maintenance documents, but salespeople rarely have a comprehensive history of their truck's histories. If you're interested in a semi truck that there aren't service records for, you can still get a general idea of how well (or poorly) it was maintained by visiting the previous owner's garage. Read More 

What Should You Know About The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)?

If you've recently purchased your first diesel vehicle, you may be excited and looking forward to the many advantages offered by a diesel engine. However, there are also some maintenance aspects of a diesel engine to which you may not yet be accustomed. It's important to perform timely maintenance on a diesel engine -- when properly maintained, these engines can give you flawless performance for hundreds of thousands of miles, but trouble may quickly develop when neglected. Read More 

How To Shop For A Used Car Like A Detective

Great detectives and forensic experts, both in real life and in works of fiction, can dig up enormous amounts of information about the circumstances of a crime with a few essential tools and their own powers of observation. But did you know you can employ a similar approach to unravel the hidden issues of that used car you're thinking of buying? Here are some essential "detective" tools and techniques you can use to make sure you make a smart purchase instead of buying some expensive unsolved mysteries. Read More 

4 Considerations To Keep In Mind When Buying Used Truck Parts

If you're putting together your dream machine, there's always a long laundry list of things you should consider before purchasing used truck parts. It can be a difficult process, but purchasing used truck parts can actually be relatively easy once you lay down a few ground rules for yourself and realize there's a few tricks and tips to keep you from purchasing something you don't need or spending too much money on parts. Read More 

What Should You Know About Taxing And Titling A Used Car?

If you're in the market for a "new to you" vehicle, you may be looking at the used market with interest. Because the average new car depreciates more than 60 percent in the first five years of ownership, purchasing a used late model vehicle can provide you with years of reliable service at a fraction of the cost of a new vehicle. However, there may be some hidden complications when it comes to a used vehicle -- knowing how to avoid these before your purchase can make your life much easier. Read More