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“This was my First car! It was the first car I ever purchased, I bought it in the year 2000.I loved that mind boggling ‘new car smell’. I can still sense it. There is something special in this car. I had installed the baby seat for my son Ian. Oh my! I just love this car!”    John cried into tears when he saw his 57th birthday present –an old Ford Focus.

Who said that happiness comes with a new car only? Tina gifted her husband John a 1998 Ford Focus. It’s been 13 years since their first car was damaged in an accident. But she found the car her husband was passionate about, through Soloautos.

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Most of the students cherish their drive to the school behind the wheel of a ‘beater’. After all it’s better to have a ‘beater’ than having no car at all. That drive through the school years and venturing out into the ‘world’, necessitates owing a ‘real’ car. Well it does, for most of the folks. Then everybody is not lucky enough to have extremely generous and wealthy parents who would gift their grad a brand new sports car. And for all those, a used car that still looks new and is dependable is the best bet.

At Soloautos, you will find a huge range of used cars and trucks. It provides the best used car dealership for Texas residents. Soloautos provides credible and detailed information about the various car dealerships as well as a whole lot of other information like – car reviews, photos and videos.

Soloautos offers a unique feature for the site users – ‘Live Content Feed’. With this, you can select your own favorite classified listings that will be displayed on your website or bog- whatever you choose. Widget size, relevant category, region and appearance of the widget can be customized as well.

Buying a Used Car in Houston

It has been a year and half since I left Texas A&M, and started working in a car dealership in my hometown of Houston. I had to leave the university to support my family really. I was in the sports team, but my academic achievements were not as good as I wanted them to be. Plus I had incurred huge debts due to student loans and what not. Though I did not have any prior experience in selling cars, I quickly learned the ins and outs of the business. I was also surprised to see that a lot of the customers preferred used cars to new ones. So I will share the following tips that people can follow before buying used cars in Houston.

•          Go for newer models

It is preferable to look for a model that is still in sale. Although some buyers may purposefully set out to buy a vintage car, buying a car model that is still in sale can ensure that the customer doesn’t face problems while getting car repaired or finding spare parts.

•          Check that engine

Make sure that you check the engine of the car to evaluate its condition. You cannot judge the wear and tear incurred by the engine by seeing how many miles the car has travelled. If you aren’t sure of what to look for when inspecting the engine, take a mechanic along with you.

•          Check service history

Go through the car’s service log to see how well the previous owner took care of the car. Check the service log to determine the regularity with which the used car was serviced and to also see if the car’s been involved in any major accident or has displayed any serious mechanical fault in the past.

•          Verify documentation

When buying a used car in Houston, make sure that you check all necessary documents including the original registration papers and insurance papers.

•          Go for a test drive

Take the car for a test drive. It would help you ascertain if there are any problems with the suspension, brakes, gears, steering wheel and lights.

•          Dents and other damage

Inspect the used car thoroughly to insure that you make the best deal. Check for dents, inconsistencies in body paint and any other signs of physical damage to the car.

Buying a used car requires a keen eye and attention to the tiniest of details. Make sure that you pay a fair price for the car. If the deal sounds too good to be true, double-check the car’s service log, documentation and physical condition.