when burying a used car....

• always insist on the insurance history of the car. ask for 'no claim bonus' availed previously
  
• take a good mechanic along with u.
• check for visible signs of dents / paint rework / rusting.
• insist on a test drive.
  
• check the approximate price of car by using the estimates used by insurance companies. either ask a company by posing as a customer else check the insurance co's website for calculating the value of the car n the premium amount