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Page 10 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, June 22-June 28, 2017 New or preowned vehicles are signifi cant investments. New cars might be more expensive than pr- eowned models, but according to Edmunds, the average cost of a pr- eowned vehicle is around $16,000. Preowned vehicles seem and of- ten are consumer-friendly options. However, preowned vehicles al- ways carry some measure of risk. Unless a vehicle is covered by a warranty, consumers take that risk on themselves. One way for buyers to reduce any anxiety they may have about preowned vehicles is to learn as much as they can about auto- mobiles and spotting potential lemons. Despite the availability of vehicle history reports, some lem- ons still make it onto used car lots. The following are a handful of ways buyers can protect themselves from buying lemons. • Research vehicles through repu- table sources. Investigate the reli- ability ratings of certain vehicles on reputable sites such as Edmunds. com, the National Highway Traf- fi c Safety Administration website (NHTSA.gov) and Kelly Blue Book (kbb.com). • Ask the right questions. Once you fi nd a vehicle that interests you, ask pointed questions about its condition and features. Rela- tively new cars with high mileage may raise red fl ags, so ask how many owners such vehicles had and if maintenance records are available. Consumer Reports says a high-mileage car used on a long highway commute is better than if the car does many short trips or stop-and-go driving. Also ask if a vehicle you're considering has been in an accident or if there are any recalls on the make and model. • Request a vehicle history report. Ask to see a copy of the vehicle's history report. Such reports may include information about major accidents, mileage counts, number of owners, airbag deployment, and many other clues that can shed light on the condition of the vehicle. The report also may included war- ranty information and whether the car or truck was branded a lemon. • Conduct a visual inspection. Look at the vehicle for certain tell- tale signs of wear and tear that may indicate you should not buy the ve- hicle. Such indicators may include prematurely worn pedals or a sag- ging driver's seat. Check for dents, chipped paint, mismatched body panels, body fi ller, or sloppy repair work. Inconsistent welds around the hood also may indicate the car has undergone signifi cant repairs. When looking under the hood, Consumer Reports suggests pay- ing attention to the level of grease and corrosion on the engine, ra- diator and battery. Check for wet spots that may be indicative of leaks. Melted wires or blackened areas can be a sign of an engine overheating or even a fi re. • Rely on a trusted mechanic. Ask a mechanic you trust to give the vehicle a thorough, professional in- spection. He or she may be able to spot signs of a lemon more readily than amateurs. Purchasing a car can induce some anxiety. Research and pa- tience can calm buyers' nerves and ensure they fi nd the right vehicle at the right price. 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