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Consider these key factors:
Equipment for Safety
In recent years, an increasing number of new automobiles have come equipped with improved safety and driver aid systems. As a result, secondhand automobiles with options like automated emergency braking (AEB) and adaptive cruise control are more widely accessible. Consumer Reports strongly suggests AEB with pedestrian recognition and blind spot warning, if it’s offered, among these features.
Excellent Reliability
Focus only on the models in your field that stand out in CR’s dependability evaluations. But keep in mind that every used car has a unique history of usage, and occasionally abuse, so it’s always a good idea to have any used car you’re thinking about buying examined by a reputable technician before you buy it. According to John Ibbotson, CR’s head technician, “cars are moving so rapidly that it could be difficult to convince a seller to agree to a mechanical check.” But an excellent method to be sure a used automobile you’re thinking about purchasing will be both safe and dependable in the future is to have a trustworthy technician check it.
Age
A automobile that is only a year or two old won’t have lost much value due to the present market, and it may even be priced similarly to when it was brand new. Because of this, you’re probably going to discover better deals on vehicles that are three to five years old or even older. Many of these have just ended their leases and have received good maintenance. You might need to take an older model into consideration than you typically would to stay inside your budget in today’s extremely unique market. Avoid being locked into a situation where your loan balance is less than your asset’s value. Paying more than usual now can result in the automobile losing value more quickly over time.