A person who can't afford to buy a new car, always have the idea of buying a used car. Buying a car requires a lot of dollars but it doesn't mean that only rich can buy a car. Always keep in mind that the success of buying a used car is to do as much research as you can before buying it. You have to prepare yourself for all these stress if you are looking for a perfect deal. Make sure that your car dealer gives you a best deal. You have to go through the following instructions before buying a used car.

1) First decide the budget that you can afford to buy the car. Because you are buying the used car its better to include the Car's price, repairs, maintenance, Car insurance and so on.

2) Make a decision about the type of Car you like to buy. The top option would be to go for a mid-sized car since these cars are available at great bargains.

3) Used cars may be covered by a maker's warranty or a independently purchased service contract. Still note that they may not be transferable. So always make sure to go through the service contract or warranty before buying a used car.

4) You can also take a test drive of the car and check its efficiency and comfort. It would be more preferable if you take a test drive on different types of roads. Have a drive for at least 10 to 15 miles to ensure the smoothness of the car.

5) Check out how old is the car that you are going to buy. Try to buy a car which is 2-3 years older. Since buying 2-3 years older car would most likely be a great deal as this will give you a chance to drive the most recent model.

6) If you are not fully satisfied by the car, avoid buying it. Don't buy a car since it is cheaper as this might turn into a big expenditure in the long term.

7) Its advisable to get the car inspected by a good mechanic before buying. If you ignore it, you have to pay everything for the continuation once you buy the car. A mechanic can put the car on the pinch and can right away recognize any previous damages, corrosions and so on.

8) If you are buying a four to five year old car it would be advisable to get the service contract period extended. Else you will have to put up with the burden of heavy losses.

9) Every dealer has a price in mind underneath which they'll not sell you the car. If the dealer is ready to decrease the cost of the car till this value point and yet manages a decent profit. On the other hand if they find a particular buyer inexperienced they'll take advantage of such buyers and happily make a very good income. Hence it is very important to alert yourself carefully before going to a car dealer.