Buying A Once-Wrecked Car

ying A Once-Wrecked Car (NAPSA)—When it comes to used cars, safety is no accident. But an accident shouldn’t keep you from buying a used car you love. In fact, you may drive away with a bargain. The Problem There are plenty of previously damaged cars out there. In the U.S., car crashes happen about every 60 seconds—and onein six used cars being sold has been in an accident. The key is to know what you're buying. Before buying a used car, check if any damageit sustained in an accident was properly repaired. An Answer You can start your used car search at the new Carfax.com. Every car for sale comes with a free Carfax Report that includes any reported accidents. It’ll help you tell things like how severe the accident was, what areas of the car were damaged andif the air bags deployed. Next, get a mechanic to help you determine if the car was repaired properly. Following these steps can help you find a swan where others see only an ugly duckling. Learn More You can get more information and shop for great used cars at the new www.carfax.com.