5 Guidelines for Purchasing or Selling a Used Honda Civic With millions of used cars on the market, Torque News readers seek "how to" advice on selling or purchasing a used Honda Civic. We covered the fundamentals of buying and selling in January. What are they, and how can you succeed in the used car business? We discuss 4 essential tips that every used car buyer should be aware of. Enquire now to choose the best approved used Honda Dealers. Look for rust, suspension wear, and tyre wear Depending on where you live, that gleaming used car may or may not have rust through the underbody, hood, or trunk. Yes, I've purchased a few cars with minor rust. However, I adjusted the purchase price of the offering accordingly. Minor rust or abrasion will not always kill the deal on a temporary short-term car. However, it will have an effect on the car's future retail value. Just because you bought it does not guarantee that the next guy will. Oil changes and service schedules that are consistent add value to your used Honda Civic We all fall behind on our scheduled oil changes from time to time. The same can be said for routine dealership maintenance. A used car that has been regularly serviced, on the other hand, is worth more when it comes time to sell. This also applies to proper tyre inflation, rotation, and balancing. Even the guy at the dealership who comes out and appraises your Civic for trade-in value will increase the value for a clean engine room, clean oil, transmission fluid, a tiddy, detailed interior, and tyres in good or better condition. Before purchasing, check Kelly Blue Book, Edmunds Auto, and other sites for true market value With today's easy internet access, determining the true market value of your used Civic is easier than ever. When setting expectations, whether buying or selling, real-market-average pricing is invaluable. True, a "deal is a deal" when the numbers work in your favor. When it comes to buying or selling a used car or light truck, however, a little research can alleviate a lot of stress. The used car game is complicated: however, for sellers who are willing to deal with the pros and cons of face-to-face public sales, I strongly recommend attempting "for sale by owner." If you have the time and don't need your used car as a bargaining chip for a pending new car trade-in, selling it yourself will most likely result in a far higher residual value return. While online advertising is cool, newspaper advertisements can be safer. Buyers should exercise caution. When purchasing a car from a private party, there is no "cooling off" period. However, with a little research, you can profit from a private sale. Cigarette smoke and mold in the interior I'm guilty of assuming I could detail the long-term cigarette smoke, marijuana haze, and mould in my latest used SUV purchase. I needed it, so I bought it. We're two months into the deal, and I'm still dealing with the residual nicotine from Grandpa So and So's cigarette smoke. Do whatever you want, no matter what anyone says. A vehicle that has been smoked in for several days, months, or years will never be flower fresh. I don't care what the price is — fuckit! Unless, of course, you smoke.