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• Examine the in , yourself using an inspection checklist. You can find a checklist in many of the magazine articles, books and websites that deal with buying used vehicles.
• Test drive the used in , under varied road conditions - on hills, highways, and in stop-and-go traffic.
• Ask for the car's maintenance record. If the owner doesn't have copies, contact the dealership or repair shop where most of the work was done on the in , car. They may share their files with you.
• Talk to the previous owner, especially if the present owner is unfamiliar with the car's history.
• Have the used inspected by a mechanic you hire.