This table of contents refers to areas covered in our Used Car Buying Guide. An excellent manual to assist in evaluating a prospective new vehicle. This book is available upon request.

1. Introduction

2. How to Use This Manual

3. Forming a Plan of Action
- Determine the Kind of Car You Want
- More Questions to Consider

6. Focusing Your Search
- Search Listings
- Get a Handle on Price
- Look at Car Dealerships
- Respond to Vehicle Ads

9. Inspecting a Vehicle of Interest
- Inspect the Exterior
- Inspect the Interior

14. The Road Test
- A Word About Diesel Vehicles
- Spend Time with the Vehicle
- Road Testing Under Various Conditions

18. The Auto Shop Inspection
- Why Go to an Auto Shop?
- Which Tests?
- After the Auto Shop Inspection

21. Clinching the Deal
- Cars in the High-Value Range
- Cars in the Mid-Value Range
- Cars Not Worth the Price
- SMOG

23. Selling Your Own Vehicle
- Have Your Car Evaluated
- Think About the Seasons
- Options Besides Selling
- The Selling Process

25. Vehicle Inspection Report