Accidents Need Not Be Deal Breakers

Deal Breakers (NAPSA)—Manyused car shoppers avoid cars that have been in an accident but their loss may be your gain. Here are sometips to help youfind a bargain: Severity. If the vehicle was in only a minor accident, it could work out in your favor. You might pay less for a great car that just needed a few parts replaced. Structure. Check for reported frame or unibody damage; specialists can measure the frameto seeifit’s outside manufacturer specs. If a used car has beenin a minoraccident, you maybeable to drive a real bargain where others pass. Get a Vehicle History Report. Acci- dents reported to Carfax often include helpful details like what areas of the vehicle were damaged, airbag deploy- ments, if the vehicle had to be towed and so on. Take it to a mechanic to verify whether the repairs were done properly and the vehicle is safe. For more advice, search for “accident damage” on the Carfax.com blog.