Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    From $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off
    How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off
    How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off
    Ebook28 pages17 minutes

    How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off

    By Joseph Sutton

    5/5

    ()

    Read preview

    About this ebook

    This used car buying guide will show you how much a used car is really worth and how to negotiate the very best deal for it with a professional salesperson or private party.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJoseph Sutton
    Release dateApr 18, 2011
    ISBN9781458122834
    How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off
    Author

    Joseph Sutton

    Joseph Sutton was born in Brooklyn and raised in Hollywood. He played football at the University of Oregon and graduated with a degree in philosophy. He earned a teaching credential and a degree in history at Cal State University Los Angeles and taught high school history and English for many years. Sutton, who has been writing for more than 50 years, has published over two dozen books. His essays and short stories have appeared in numerous national magazines and journals. He lives in San Francisco with his wife Joan.

    Read more from Joseph Sutton

    Related to How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off

    Related ebooks

    Consumer Guides For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • UNLIMITED

      Top 10 LS Engines

      Jul 12, 2021

      Top 10 LS Engines
      9 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Dry Sumps

      Oct 7, 2019

      Dry Sumps
      4 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Know this AFTERMARKET ECUs

      Dec 2, 2019

      Know this AFTERMARKET ECUs
      5 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Never Stop Learning

      Jul 9, 2019

      Never Stop Learning
      6 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Where To Buy A Used Tow Car

      Jul 11, 2024

      Where To Buy A Used Tow Car
      4 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      8 Considerations When Buying Your First Car

      Oct 13, 2023

      Send suggestions for topics and requests for info to [email protected]. We may answer your questions in this column but won’t reply personally. NOVEMBER is one of the top months for car sales in South Africa as it’s close to bonus time and just bef

      3 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      How To Buy A Used motorhome

      May 27, 2021

      How To Buy A Used motorhome
      4 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      What To Know Before You Trade In Your Vehicle

      Feb 26, 2021

      IF YOUR finances are tight, it might be an idea to trade in your vehicle for a more affordable model. Just make sure you exchange it for a car you can easily resell again. We answer five questions on vehicle trade-ins to make it easier for you to tak

      3 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Buying Used

      Jan 27, 2023

      Buying Used
      2 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      How To Buy a Motorhome

      Oct 13, 2022

      How To Buy a Motorhome
      5 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Buying Your First Car - Tips for Young Shoppers

      May 29, 2019

      You have a place to live and a job, contribute to your retirement plan at work and (hopefully) manage your budget. You may think about your next big decision: buying a car. I'll briefly outline some of the basic issues involved in deciding what car y

      3 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Motorhome

      Dec 12, 2019

      Motorhome
      6 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Can You Afford A New Car?

      Jul 15, 2019

      Can You Afford A New Car?
      3 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Advice Before You Buy…

      Sep 16, 2021

      Advice Before You Buy…
      5 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Buyingadvice

      Jun 20, 2024

      Nothing lasts forever and no matter how happy you've been with your motorhome or campervan, there will come a day when it's time to sell it. It could be because your circumstances have changed, you need a lighter model because of driving licence rest

      9 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Dealer’s Diary

      Jul 16, 2021

      ► Why is it that some cars seem to attract timewasters like bees to a honey pot? And why is it all-but impossible to call which cars will do this, and which will not, before we buy them? I’m currently advertising a 2004/54 Volvo V70 D5 SE estate. It’

      9 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Buyingadvice

      Jan 6, 2022

      You’ll have read about how to work out what your motorhome may be worth in the January issue, so here’s how to actually sell it. There’s several options: Trading in your current model is often the easiest option, although it may not net you the most

      2 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Dealer’s Diary

      Sep 20, 2024

      ▶ Hertfordshire-based Letchworth Motor Auctions closed down suddenly at the end of July. The owners cited two reasons – firstly a threefold increase in rent and secondly increasing difficulty obtaining stock of suitable quality. This auction will cer

      7 min read

    • UNLIMITED

      Should I Buy or Lease a Car?

      Aug 28, 2021

      After buying a home, one of the next major purchase decisions (and expenses) is a car. The latest headlines, including a recent article in The Wall Street Journal titled “Buying a Car Now Is Brutal,” talk about how the market for cars has been turned

      5 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off

    5/5

    2 ratings0 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

      Book preview

      How to Buy a Used Car Without Getting Ripped Off - Joseph Sutton

      Introduction

      I am the co-author and good friend of a man who has been in the car business for the past 25 years.  (If anyone found out his name, he would immediately be ostracized in the car business.)  He's revealed secrets to me about buying a used car that few people outside of the business know.  He has witnessed a multitude of buyers paying too much for used cars or ending up with cars they really didn't want.  He is certain that after you read this powerful booklet you will avoid these and many other pitfalls.  You will save hundreds, maybe thousands of dollars, on the purchase of a used car.  How is this possible?  By thinking this simple formula:  Knowledge + Confidence = Savings.

      1. Your Budget

      Most people who finance a used car focus on the down payment and monthly payment.  Most financial institutions require at least 10% down.  You must then decide the highest monthly payment you can absorb, plus the length of the loan, whether it should be a 24, 36, 48 or 60 month loan.

      Once you have your numbers set, contact a few banks to find out the best interest rate available.  You may

      Enjoying the preview?
      Page 1 of 1