Used Car Buying Help: | |||
| • | Auto P. I. Used Car 600-Point Inspections | ||
| • | Why Use Auto P. I. Used Car Inspections | ||
| • | The 1-2-3 Steps of Buying a Used Car | ||
| • | Master Technicians & Frame Specialist | ||
| • | Frame Inspections are Critical | ||
| • | Determining the True Value of a Used Car | ||
| • | Used
Car Industry Alerts and Scams | ||
| • | Buying Myths and Misconceptions | ||
| • | Helpful Links
and Titling Information | ||
| • | Frequently Asked Questions | ||
Watch Out For: | |||
| • | Other Types of Pre-purchase Inspections | ||
| • | Certified Used-Car Drawbacks | ||
| • | Voided Factory Warranties on Used Vehicles | ||
| • | A CARFAX Report is Not an Inspection | ||
| • | The "AS-IS" Sale Document | ||
| • | Odometer Fraud at Highest Levels | ||
| • | Salvage Vehicles are on the Road Again | ||
| • | Title Fraud and Title Cleaning | ||
| • | Curbstoner or Individual Seller? |
![]() How to buy a used car - The best (and funniest) is Click & Clack's used car buying guide ($4.95) on their website. Texas title application - Texas Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling Vehicle ID (VIN) deciphered - See what the VIN numbers and letters represent
Online used car pricing guides: Safety recalls - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site provides information on safety recalls. Technical Service Bulletins (TSB's) - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) site provides TSB's which are not recalls but problems that a particular model(s) has with certain components. www.autosafety.org - The Center for Auto Safety site lists auto defects and consumer complaints by make and model.
800-424-9393 - US Department of Transportation Safety Hotline recalls
Austin Texas Business List ______________________________________________________________________________ Although the above links may help offer information about a vehicle, the only way to determine the vehicle's actual condition is by a professional inspection covering the mechanical, electrical, and frame systems. A professional inspection by Auto P. I. Used Car Inspections will give you true condition of the vehicle, and a dollar figure amount for any needed repairs. That amount should be deducted from the book value to determine the TRUE value of the vehicle.
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