Good deal or scam? What to look out for when buying used car Zainal Abidin, 13/07/2024 WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – An indictment against the former owner of three used car dealershipsaccused of altering odometers and falsifying readings, raises questions about how to ensure that you’re getting a good deal with a used car purchase and aren’t being scammed. “Whenever you’re buying a car, the first thing I would always do is do your research,” advises Mike Gisick with Midwest Kia in Wichita. Gisick sells vehicles and knows the importance of knowing exactly what you’ll be getting when you’re thinking about making a big purchase. The best way to find out details on what you’re getting is to conduct an online history check through a source like CARFAX. “When you’re looking at the AutoCheck or the CARFAX, it’s gonna give you the odometer reading,” Gisick said. Now, the average consumer is going to drive about 14,000 miles in Kansas, so that helps you figure out how many miles the car should have to start with.” Most dealerships get cars from trade-ins, off-the-street sales and auctions, which can be a gamble. “Unfortunately, even at auction, we’ll get a bad purchase ourselves,” he said. You can do your best to try and avoid those bad purchases by … Continue Reading