Judging by average miles driven per year on a car

When you’re going out used-car shopping, there are several things to keep in mind and keep an eye out for in used cars. In order to determine whether the used car you are looking at will be worth it in the long run, it is crucial to calculate the number of miles the car has been driven per years the car has been running.

The total number of miles driven per year of a good used car should land at around 12,000 miles per year the car has been running. One other thing to keep in mind as a used car buyer near the South Tucson, AZ, area is that, generally, a 10-year-old used car should have around 120,000 miles on the odometer—anything significantly more could be troubling.

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Good Vehicle Maintenance Records are just as important

Used car buyers should also look into the Vehicle Maintenance Records of the used car they are considering purchasing. For used car buyers near the South Tucson, AZ, area, having access to the vehicle history report and maintenance records will allow you to see who has owned the car, where it has been, how it was driven as well as how well it was maintained over the years.

So, how to buy a car with bad credit? First thing’s first: Work on your credit as much as possible leading up to car shopping. Nothing will help you more than trying your best to avoid any additional bad credit items as well in order to ensure your credit report maintains to best possible score. It is also crucial to know what you can afford to pay beforehand; making a bigger down payment, checking current interest rates or getting pre-approved are all things you can do to up your chances as a bad credit car buyer.

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One other thing you should pay close attention to as a used car driver near the South Tucson, AZ, area is the overall condition of the used car. Be sure to inspect every part of the used car you are considering purchasing, including the interior, exterior and under the hood. Some of the things to be sure to check include the body and finish, lights, mirrors and glass, condition of the tires, brakes and engine.

Consider having the car inspected by a professional technician or used car inspector—they generally will have a checklist of things to check and will know how to adequately and efficiently check them.