Are you in the market for a junk car near me? Do you need to know how to buy a used car without ending up with a piece of junk that does you no good? There are ways that you can get your used car, whether you are paying cash or financing it for a better price and there are also ways to make sure you get what you want without getting a bad vehicle that will break down on you soon. Here are some tips to help you.

• Always get any car that you are buying check out by a licensed mechanic first. If you are buying from a junk car lot, then ensure that your personal mechanic checks the car out first. If you have hired the same mechanic for a long time they may do this for free, and if not they will charge between $40 and $110. They will run a computer analysis and check a few other things just to ensure you are getting a good car.
• Always have a car fax report run for you or do it yourself. Numerous dealers will run a car fax report for you, but if they will not do so you can do it online yourself. This will notify you of the history behind the car you are considering. It will notify you if the car has been in any accidents, has been flooded, how many owners it has had, and if it has gone into the store for any major repairs.
• If you are financing your car you need to get a service contract. If you are paying cash you might want a warranty as well.
• If you will be depending on your car to get you to and from work, then the most significant “how to buy junk cars” tip is to get full coverage insurance with rental included. This will keep you from having to bother about what will happen if you get into an accident, hit a deer, or something else happens to your car. Sure you will have to drive a rental for a few days while it is being repaired, but you will have a way to get to and from work.