If you have ever considered purchasing a used car at auction for a fraction of the blue book price, think carefully.

You’re not a certified automotive mechanic but you’d still like to check out that used car you’ve had your eyes on to see if it is worth setting up an appointment to have your mechanic check out. Here are some things you can do before arranging for that Pre Purchase Inspection, including a handy check list you can use. Be sure to make careful notes so you can share your concerns with the technician who performs the final evaluation on your used car.

Buying a car at an auction is a very risky business. We have seen very few cases where it has turn out well.

There’s a saying: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”, but making lemonade from a used car lemon is something we would all like to avoid.

Not long ago, I came across an article on automotive.com, Highest Maintenance Cost Cars. I thought about it a bit, and realized, there is a really easy test you can do to determine which cars will be expensive to maintain. Simply ask yourself, “How fun is this car to drive?”