Book Description: The 2004 edition of Used Car Buying Guide helps minimize risks by steering readers toward the better-performing, more reliable models and away from those with a troubled past or substandard performance. The first part of the book provides all the information needed before stepping onto a used-car lot:·Step-by-step advice from selection to shopping strategies, vehicle inspection, negotiation techniques, and closing the deal·Details about all checks performances, and how to find a good mechanic ·How to avoid a lemon: finding a reliable used car, including lists of the best and the worst·Safety information: key features to look for, how to interpret the crash tests, the Consumer Reports Safety Assessment, and more·How to shop for auto insurance·How to give an old car new life.