Consumer Reports Used Car Buying Guide 2000

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Pub. Date: 2000-03-01
Publisher(s): Ingram Pub Services
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Summary

"Consumer Reports Used Car Buying Guide" gives readers a comprehensive guide to more than 200 models. They also can find reliability histories for 1992-1999 models of cars, SUVs, minivans, and pickup trucks. 225+ photos and charts.

Table of Contents

Preface 5(2)
The Used-Car Marketplace
Why Buying used makes sense
7(4)
Guide to the makes
11(6)
Guide to car types
17(2)
Reliability & Repair Issues
How Consumer Reports assesses reliability
19(1)
Best and Worst used cars
20(1)
Reliable used cars
21(1)
Finding hidden problems
22(1)
Used cars to avoid
22(4)
Safety & Insurance
Getting there safely
26(3)
Sport-utility vehicles' special problems
29(1)
Child car seats
30(3)
Getting a grip
33(2)
Preparing for roadside emergencies
35(1)
Shopping for auto insurance
36(4)
How to Buy or Sell a Car
Ask the right questions
40(1)
Inspecting the car
41(6)
Finding a qualified mechanic
47(1)
Finding the right price
47(1)
Used-car checklist
48(1)
How to negotiate
49(1)
How to sell a used car
50(1)
Sample bill of sale
51(2)
Caring for Your Car
Protecting your investment
53(2)
Motor oil
55(1)
Car and truck tires
56(3)
Auto batteries
59(2)
Brakes
61(2)
Auto alarms
63(3)
Bike carriers
66(4)
The Profiles
Behind the tests
70(1)
Guide to the profiles
71(2)
Used cars, 1992--1999
73(128)
Ratings of Equipment
How to use the Ratings
201(1)
Child safety seats
202(6)
Tires
208(6)
Batteries
214(1)
Bike carriers
215(2)
Recalls
About safety recalls
217(2)
Recalls by make
219(26)
Glossary 245

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