{"id":29539,"date":"2017-02-18T20:56:16","date_gmt":"2017-02-19T04:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=29539"},"modified":"2017-02-18T21:04:40","modified_gmt":"2017-02-19T05:04:40","slug":"consumer-reports-avoid-buying-lemon-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=29539","title":{"rendered":"Consumer Reports:  How to Avoid Buying a Lemon Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"additional-headline-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"subhead col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 \">\n<div class=\"subhead-par subhead title\">\n<h2 class=\"subhead\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28167 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Consumer-Reports-1-300x76.png\" alt=\"consumer-reports\" width=\"300\" height=\"76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Consumer-Reports-1-300x76.png 300w, https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Consumer-Reports-1-768x196.png 768w, https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Consumer-Reports-1.png 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Our expert tips will help you steer clear of a car with hidden problems<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"byline col-xs-5 col-sm-4 col-md-4 col-lg-3 author-and-date\">\n<div class=\"byline-par byline\">\n<div id=\"byline-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author-name\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>By Consumer Reports<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"date parbase date-par\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><time class=\"published-date\" datetime=\"2017-02-02\">February 02, 2017<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"headline-divider-phantom-element\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"headline-divider\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row \">\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"social\">\n<div class=\"affix-sharing social-fixed\">\n<div class=\"social_sharing_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"social_sharing_module\">\n<div class=\"bg email\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0Finding a trouble-free used car has nothing to do with luck and everything to do with applying good research and investigative skills. <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg email\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg email\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Knowing how to spot potential problems and determining how reliable a used vehicle is can save you from expensive automotive headaches down the road. The following advice can help you determine whether a used vehicle is a good value or potential trouble.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container content\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-8 col-md-8 col-sm-12 nopass\">\n<div class=\"parsys main-content\">\n<div class=\"parbase section text textsection\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">13 Tricks to Try<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-container\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>1. Check the Reliability Record<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A good way to reduce the risk of purchasing a trouble-prone vehicle is to select models with a good reliability record before you begin shopping. Consumer Reports&#8217; annual subscriber survey provides exclusive real-world reliability information that can help you narrow your selections. See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/used-car-buying\/best-used-cars-for-25000-and-less\/\">best and worst used cars<\/a> for a quick-reference list of the best and worst used cars from our most recent survey. <\/span>Also<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> read the <\/span>reliability-history<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> charts that accompany most of Consumer Reports&#8217; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/cro\/cars\/types\/used-a-to-z.htm\">vehicle profiles<\/a> to get a more detailed view at how specific models have held up in 17 trouble areas as well as overall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>2. Read the Window Sticker<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Federal Trade Commission requires dealers to post a Buyer&#8217;s Guide in every used vehicle offered for sale. Usually attached to a window, it must contain certain information, including whether the vehicle is being sold &#8220;as is&#8221; or with a warranty, and what percentage of repair costs (if any) the dealer is obligated to pay. The Buyer&#8217;s\u00a0Guide information overrides any contrary provisions in your sales contract. In other words, if the Buyer&#8217;s\u00a0Guide says that the vehicle is covered by a warranty, the dealer must honor that warranty. If any changes in coverage are negotiated, the Buyer&#8217;s\u00a0Guide must be altered to reflect them before the sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If a sale is designated &#8220;as is,&#8221; it means that the dealer makes no guarantees as to the condition of the vehicle, so any problems that arise after you have made the purchase will be your responsibility. Many states do not allow as-is sales on vehicles selling for more than a certain price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>3. Check the Exterior<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Begin by doing a walk around of the car, looking for dents, chipped paint, mismatched body panels or parts, broken lamp housings, and chipped windows. Gaps between body panels should be of a consistent width and line up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A closer inspection can reveal paint overspray on chrome or rubber trim or in the vehicle&#8217;s wheel wells. This is a telltale sign of <\/span>body-panel<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> repair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Test for the presence of body filler with a small magnet. If the magnet doesn&#8217;t stick to the panel, the car may have filler under the paint (some vehicles with plastic or fiberglass panels, however, won&#8217;t attract a magnet at all). A door, hood, or trunk that doesn&#8217;t close and seal properly is evidence of previous damage and\/or sloppy repair work. A CAPA (Certified Automotive Parts Association) sticker on a body panel means the part has been replaced. Inconsistent welds around the hood, doors, or trunk also indicate <\/span>repair<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>4. Check the Interior<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A long look into the cabin can reveal many obvious problems, such as a sagging headliner, cracked dashboard, and missing knobs, handles, and buttons. Frayed seat belts or ones with melted fibers (because of friction) may be evidence of a previous frontal impact above 15 mph&#8211;damaged safety belts should always be replaced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Prematurely worn pedals or a sagging driver&#8217;s seat are signs that the vehicle has very high mileage. An air bag warning light that stays lit may indicate that a bag has deployed and been improperly replaced&#8211;or not replaced at all. A mildew smell, caused by a water leak, can be very hard to get rid of. Discolored carpeting, <\/span>silt<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> in the trunk, or intermittent electrical problems may be signs of flood damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"image parbase section\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To Continue Reading the Article Click Here: \u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/used-cars\/how-to-avoid-buying-a-lemon-car\/\">Consumer Reports\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our expert tips will help you steer clear of a car with hidden problems By Consumer Reports February 02, 2017 \u00a0 \u00a0Finding a trouble-free used car has nothing to do with 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