| The quality of automobiles has increased over the | | | | the Caliber is a very safe car to drive. If you buy a |
| years, so buying a good used car is not as risky as it | | | | Used Dodge, it is important to have a trusted mechanic |
| once was. According to the U.S. Department of | | | | inspect the car fully. Be sure he puts it on a lift and |
| Transportation, the average life span of an automobile | | | | checks for any damage pointing to a previous |
| is about 12 years, but the typical car is traded in or sold | | | | accident or water damage from a flood. Your |
| when it is just over 4 years old. That leaves plenty of | | | | mechanic acts as an impartial third party and gives you |
| years of life left in many used cars which means you | | | | insights and advice about the car you may purchase. It |
| can get a very good deal. | | | | is also important to get a full history of the car. A |
| A Used Dodge is an excellent choice for anyone | | | | vehicle history report will tell you if the car was ever |
| looking for reliable transportation. A trustworthy Used | | | | salvaged or recalled. The report will also reveal if it |
| Dodge Caliber Hatchback has many features that are | | | | ever failed an inspection or if a fraudulent odometer |
| appealing. The styling is reminiscent of a minivan or | | | | reading was attempted. Most experts agree that you |
| SUV although it is classed as a compact vehicle. The | | | | should never sign an "As Is" statement. |
| Caliber has more cargo room than most hatchbacks, | | | | This could be mixed in with all the other paperwork |
| and the rear seats fold flat to accommodate bulky | | | | you have to sign. Typically you should have 30 days to |
| items. It has good fuel economy and offers | | | | be sure the vehicle is in good condition. Once you drive |
| comfortable seating. | | | | the car away, you have no recourse if something |
| The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or | | | | goes wrong with it if you signed the "As Is" statement. |
| NHTSA rates vehicles in crash tests. The Dodge | | | | Using these tips should make buying a Used Dodge a |
| Caliber scored 5 stars for both the front and side | | | | good experience. |
| crash tests. This is the highest rating they can get, so | | | | |