Article: : Turn detective to make sure you buy right car.(Features)

SHOPPING in the used car market requires some serious sleuthing.

You need to uncover the vital clues that can reveal whether a perfectly innocent-looking motor is really a rogue with a record as long as your arm.

Whether a vehicle is being sold privately, through a local dealer, on-line or at an auction, potential purchasers need to be careful.

So how do you avoid the potential pitfalls?

L First, thoroughly investigate the marketplace, calculate a realistic budget - and stick to it.

Decide upon the make and model of the vehicle and then compare prices from different advertisements or with price listings such as Parker's Guide. ...

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