Tips On Buying A Used Car

I am looking for my first car. However, I can not afford a new one. Therefore, I am going to buy a used one. I was wondering if anyone had any tips/suggestions/advice. What types of things should I be looking for? What questions should I be asking? How much mileage is too much? Anything else that you can tell me would be greatly appreciated. By the way, if it matters, I am going to be getting an automatic rather than a manual. Also, are there any good websites for buying a used car? I am open to any and all suggestions/tips/etc. Thank you.

You can do a google search and find local used car sale lots and go through there inventory then call if a car catches your interest. Mileage is a big deal but really you have no control over that unless you know how well the car has been taken care of. My advice is to bring someone educated in cars such as your dad/brother/cousin/sister/etc. to have them look under the hood. Make sure you test drive the car a good amount and check under the car after driving to make sure there are no leaks. When you do find a car you want you can always get the VIN number and go to carfax.com and pull a report it costs money($30 I think) but is so worth it in the end because you will know if its ever been wrecked and who owned it and how it was taken care of. Also, make sure you run insurance on the car using the VIN number to make sure it's not costly. Really though if you ask questions dealers will sometimes lie to sale that is why you need to research yourself. Good luck! P.S. Also if you find a car you want make sure to use kellybluebook.com to look up how much the car is worth so you don't get ripped.