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Rust is rust. It's unsightly, it speaks of neglect and inevitable decay. And no one likes it. Certainly not on cars, whether used cars or new. After all, we want our cars looking shiny and brand-new, just as it was when it left the car dealer lot.

When it comes to buying used cars, no one wants to buy a rust bucket. Rust radically depreciates your used car's resale value. So, whether want to buy used car or a new one, the trick is keeping rust from taking root in your car.

Three basic steps are:

FIND RUST
KEEP IT FROM STARTING
ATTEND TO IT ONCE IT HAS STARTED

Most people shopping around at the used car dealer lot fail to detect rust simply because they don't know where to spot it. Of course, you can't expect the dealer to be upfront about rust in their used cars for sale. One needs to understand then how rust usually starts and where it is most likely to emerge.

How Rust Starts
Rust usually begins through the chips and nicks your car receives from the pebbles and stones that hit it during daily driving. With a small nick exposing bare metal in an unnoticeable location, it is just a matter of time until rust forms.

Left unchecked long enough, this tiny nick will eat its way through to the other side. When this happens you have problems because once a rust hole starts, it cannot be stopped. It can only be slowed down.

Where to Look For Rust
The most likely areas to check for rust are in and around the wheel wells, and on the fenders immediately behind the tyres. These are the war zones where your tyres will kick up stones and chip the paint. The front of your car can also catch flying stones from other cars, making this a problem area as well.

The next time you're looking at used cars for sale, use a torch to look underneath the car, and behind the front and rear tyres on both sides. Of course, before you do this make sure the car is parked on a level surface in park/gear and the emergency brake on. If it is on a slope, put blocks under the wheels for added safety. Shine your light on the inside of the fenders and wheel wells.

Another word to the wise for those who buy used car
Avoid cars with fresh paint. Think about it: no one paints a car just because the colour has faded a little. It was painted because either it was in an accident or it had a rust problem or worse yet - both! A crash repairer can hide a lot of sin with paint and body filler

Other rust-prone places to check when buying a used car are the exterior flooring under the driver's and passenger's seats, the interior flooring underneath the carpeting/matting, under the carpeting/matting in the boot, and around the engine compartment. Use your torch, your eyes, and your fingers!

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Barbara Thorp is an article contributor for http://cars.ozfreeonline.com.

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How To Find Used Cars For Sale On The Internet

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You don't buy a car everyday. It's a big purchase. There is so much to consider and it can seem overwhelming, but here are some basic questions you should ask yourself:

What model of car are you looking for? What specific make and year is best for you?

Where is the best place to find a used car, online or at an actual local dealership? What are the advantages of both?

How much are you going to spend and what effect will it have on your budget? What is the most you can afford to pay?

How much will the fees and insurance come to ?

Is it a good idea to maybe take out a loan?

Here are some tips to make all these decisions easier to make:

Spend some quality time with your computer. Sip some coffee, relax and cruise the internet. A little research will help you make a more informed decision.

Do a simple internet search for both used cars and trucks. You will find lots of websites offering deals.

Look at different styles and different features, and compare prices.

After you have decided what model and make you are interested in, look around at information about taking out a loan. You don't need to make any firm decision yet, the most important thing is to just put out feelers and see what's out there.

It's become much easier and more convenient to buy a car online. You can find some good deals that way. Going all around town and haggling with salesmen is stressful and time-consuming. On the internet, you have access to all the information you need to make an informed purchase, at just the click of a button.

On the internet you can even find out information about a specific car. Things like for example a history report for a certain vehicle and even make an appointment for a test drive. As a matter of fact, you can make the entire purchase on the internet in the comfort of your own home. All the info and options you need are right at your fingertips.

Terry Bolton is an internet publisher. He runs the website http://www.cheap-used-cars.w-eland.com. He gives advice and helps people with automotive issues.

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