14 things to look for when buying a used car
Most people tend to approach buying a used car with trepidation, but this checklist will ensure a hassle-free purchase and banish the fear
Regardless of your budget, a little homework and diligence will pay dividends
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With used cars in high demand at the moment as supplies of new cars grind to a halt, prices are on the rise – so if you’re in the market, you’ll want to be doubly sure you’re getting a good car for your money, and avoid being taken for a ride.
9-Year-Old Finds $5,000 Cash While Cleaning His Family s Used SUV
On 5/24/21 at 4:49 PM EDT
Sometimes, doing chores pays off literally.
Nine-year-old Landon Melvin of Indiana recently learned this lesson for himself, when he was tasked with helping to clean out his family s SUV. There, he found an enormous wad of cash tucked under one of the floor mats. I was cleaning my dad s car when I looked under the floorboard and I found a package, Landon told WRTV Indianapolis. I told my dad and he said, whatever.
His dad, Michael Melvin, confirmed his response to ABC7 Chicago. You know, I did, he said. I was like, whatever. He s 9. At the time, he assumed it was probably paperwork of some sort.
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Maruti, Toyota, M&M remain bullish on long-term growth of used car business
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Last Updated: May 23, 2021, 11:07 AM IST
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The companies remain a bit circumspect regarding the near-term situation owing to the pandemic but expect the segment to grow on a long-term basis with personal mobility gaining acceptance amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Home-grown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) said it remained bullish on the growth prospects of its used car business.
Leading automakers
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI), Mahindra & Mahindra and Toyota Kirloskar Motor are bullish on the long-term growth prospects of their respective used car verticals even as the second wave of COVID-19 continues to pose severe challenges to the business activities across the country.