How Preserve Yourself From Your Local Neighborhood Used Car Problem

The first two digits (of those last four) represent the week of the year that the tire was produced. The last two digits in that sequence represent the year. So if you find the tire identification number and see the last four digits of "5107," you know that the tire was produced in week 51 (the week of Christmas) in the year 07 (2007, in this case).

Arrange for a deal. Make an appointment for the salvage yard to pick up your car. If your car is still driveable, you may be able to make more money on the deal by taking it to the yard yourself.



It is imperative that you keep a check on the tire wear-out process and do your bit in maintaining their condition. At any time, the tread-depth in your car tires should be more than 4/32 of an inch. You can use a tread-measuring device for this purpose that is available at almost all local auto parts stores.

Lastly, if you are either a mechanic or someone in that league of under-the-hood skills you can always try the auto yard. Because these cars are sometimes used for unsanctioned racing you can usually find imports at the junkyard. "Pick a part" type auto parts businesses tend to work with salvage and insurance companies to get choice wrecks, and while you probably wouldn't go there to get an RX-7 door panel, they are perfect spots to find interior RX-7 parts and engine parts. used auto parts that come from "pick a part" yards are usually pretty cheap because you are doing the finding and removing of the part all by yourself. Again, this is recommended only if you really know what you're doing. A mechanic who works with cars every day can spot a useful part from a throw away, can you?

Small, electric water heater $160 - $180 (In one property, I bought a small one that would accommodate the no more than, count 'em, "two" people that should have been living in the rental property.) Just remember, you don't have to buy everything "new." They know me well at the local junk and salvage yards in my area and I saved a bundle on things like doors and windows. Some stuff will need to be new, but buy salvage as much as you can.

Know what you'll be using your tires for. If you only use your truck primarily on the highways and roads and never have to confront rough off-road terrains, then you'll probably want 1988 buick regal that have a lower profile (sidewall size) to ensure better handling. If you drive both on highways and off road, then you'd want a higher profile tire to absorb harshness. Also, make sure there are no cracks in the sidewall.

Try to find if there are tiny cracks. These cracks appear as tires dry up too much. Check the tires' sidewalls and see if there is any scrapes or plugs from wherever it have gotten flat before. So when you're out to buy used tires, do tell the seller to submerge those into water. Keep your eyes open for bubbles.