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The pre-owned vehicle market is a good place to find a less expensive option for one’s first car. However, the advantage of lower costs to purchase a working vehicle does come with some setbacks. One of the most obvious of these is the fact that pre-owned cars may not function as advertised.
Many people rely on the odometer reading to determine the worth of the vehicle and if it’ll be prone to breaking down just shortly after purchase. However, A&M Automotive technicians in Bellevue point out that the odometer reading can be tampered with and car documents can be forged.
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In other cases, there are also a few issues that cannot be easily spotted through a simple examination. Unfortunately, there are cars that have been water damaged due to floods out on the market, and while these cars may seem to have been restored to full working condition, there might still be some features that may have been damaged beyond repair.
Finally, consumers should also avoid “lemons” or defective cars which have been bought back by the manufacturers and then resold to the pre-owned vehicle market.
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These are a few examples of why consumers are advised to submit the vehicle to a used car exam to determine the facts and see if the car will need some heavy maintenance and repair work a few months after purchase.
For more information on A&M Automotive in Bellevue and its used car exam service, visit AMAutoFactoria.com.
