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What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a used car?
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Advantages of buying a used car:
 • Cost
 • used cars are generally sold at a much lower price than new cars, meaning you can get more car for your money
 • Lower tax and insurance payments
 • when you buy a used car, the tax and insurance payments are usually much lower than those for a new car Disadvantages of buying a used car:
 • Less protection
 • when you buy a used car, you don't benefit from the extra warranty and protection that often comes with a new model
 • Possible hidden issues
 • because the car has already been in use, there can be hidden issues that you may not have known about before you purchased it.