Rob's Guide
My name is Rob. I am a 23 year old grad student. I have lived on campus of my university all 5 years of my undergraduate life. As an incentive for graduating my parents promised me that they would purchase a new car as my reward for my hard work. Gas prices, inflation and the cost of living all raised and my parents were unable to fulfill their commitment. So I was looking to purchase a vehicle and didn't know where to start. I had no credit, I lived in a dorm,no job I just had steady loan money comming in. I couldn't get financed for a late model vehicle. I desperately needed transoportation so I purchased a late model vehicle. I figured that there are others in the very same situation. That is why I have created this gude.
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The First thing you need to do is analyze your situation: |
Are you looking to pay the full amount or to make monthly payments? |
What is your credit score? | What is your monthly income? |
If you are unable to get approved on the terms that you want a viable option is to to a smaller car lot and pplace a small down payment on a high milage vehicle. But before you purchase your vehicle you need to do three things when inspecting your vehicle: Look, Listen, Smell, Feel. |
| Look | Listen | Smell | Feel |
| Under hood | Knocks,Squeals,Inconsisant Rythms | Gas,Oil | Brake Reaction |
| Fluid Levels | Steering wheel while turning | Exaust, burning smell | How well it shifts gears |
| Belts | Sounds at Startup | Antifreeze | Radiator hoses |
This is the introduction the next post will be on how to change or repair an alternator.
