Inspect used cars thoroughly5 of 7If you're buying a used car, make sure the car's components that are most important in winter are working properly. Inspect the battery, which could have its power reduced by up to 50 percent by severely cold temperatures. Also check the belts, hoses and wipers, according to Edmunds.com.Make sure the four-wheel-drive system is operating properly and that the tires are properly inflated. The heater and any cold-weather features, like heated seats, also should be functioning properly.If you're buying a used car, don't just trust the word of the seller. Fix says take it to an independent National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence-certified technician to have it checked out.<< Back to the Winter Car Guide table of contents. Related Articles:Best crossovers for 2011Top 10 movie carsAuto loan calculator5 best bargain carsRelated Links:Hybrid car right for you7 auto creature comfortsCar shopping and fuel cost5 fast cars on the cheapadvertisement
If you're buying a used car, make sure the car's components that are most important in winter are working properly. Inspect the battery, which could have its power reduced by up to 50 percent by severely cold temperatures. Also check the belts, hoses and wipers, according to Edmunds.com.
Make sure the four-wheel-drive system is operating properly and that the tires are properly inflated. The heater and any cold-weather features, like heated seats, also should be functioning properly.
If you're buying a used car, don't just trust the word of the seller. Fix says take it to an independent National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence-certified technician to have it checked out.
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