Consumer Reports Used Car Buying Guide 2000

by Consumer Reports Books

• ISBN13: 9780890439302
• ISBN10: 0890439303
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services

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