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Buying a Used Car
Places to Look
| The Ann Arbor News |
Daily newspaper for the Ann Arbor community. Check the classifieds. |
| The Michigan Daily | Campus newspaper. Check the classifieds. |
| Detroit Free Press or Detroit News |
Daily newspapers. The Sunday edition is especially good for used cars. |
| University Kiosks |
Large pillars covered with signs and various posters/announcements. |
| University bulletin boards |
Especially useful are the boards located at
the U-M International Center, Pierpont Commons,
bus shelters serving the North Campus/Geddes area,
and Northwood Family Housing (posters placed in
laundry rooms and on notice boards in parking
lot areas. |
| The Trader Online |
A listing, like the newspaper classifieds, of hundreds of used cars for sale by private owners and dealers. It is available at many drugstores or gas stations. |
| Used Car Dealerships |
Costs might be higher if you purchase your car through a dealer. |
| U-M Marketplace |
Online classifieds via the university (University of Michigan uniqname and password required). |
Before You Purchase a Used Car
It is advisable to hire a mechanic to inspect a car
you are considering purchasing. Many local repair
shops or service stations will inspect the vehicle
for a fee. Check in the yellow pages under “Auto
Repair” for a listing of shops. When calling,
make sure that the shop will check all the vital systems
(brakes, belts, steering, oil, cooling system, exhaust,
shocks, tires) and make sure they will test drive
the vehicle. Below are some local service stations
that perform diagnostic inspections. Please remember
that the U-M International Center cannot guarantee
the quality of any specific mechanic.
Service Stations in the North Campus Area:
Plymouth-Broadway Shell Station
1800 Plymouth Rd., at Broadway & Plymouth Rd.
734.662.2444
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Weaver's Marathon Station
1500 E. Stadium, at Packard & Stadium
734.994.4510
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You should call in advance to schedule an appointment.
Responsibilities & Costs
Along with owning a car comes certain responsibilities and costs, such as paying for:
- Michigan Driver's License: Visit the U-M International
Center's page on How to Get
a Driver's License or Michigan
Secretary of State for more information
- Auto Insurance (required)
- License Plates and Tax (required)
- City parking fees and University parking meter fees
- General preventive maintenance expenses for your car
- Safety seats for children under the age of four
You can find some useful information about mechanics
and cars at Car Talk.
You can find useful information about a specific car's history at Car Fax.
Last reviewed: 5/07
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