When you purchase your next vehicle, you want to be sure that you get the value that you’re looking for. It’s hard to do this when dealers are just looking out for their own financial gain. Although this can seem like a lot, it can be accomplished.

If you are in the market for a used car, a great way to tell if the speedometer is correct is to look at the gas and brake pedals. If someone says the car has 30,000 miles on it, and the brake and gas pedals are worn, it is a good indication the odometer was turned back.

If you’re getting a car from someone privately, get a mechanic you know to look at it first. If the owners prevent this, you may want to look elsewhere. It is possible that there are issues that a layman cannot detect that will have an impact …