THE FIRST 90 DAYS WITH YOUR USED CAR

Buying the car is only the beginning.

The first few months of used-car ownership are when you should learn what you bought, establish a maintenance baseline, watch for developing problems, and make sure you're prepared before small issues become expensive ones.

The First 90 Days With Your Used Car gives you a simple plan for your first three months of ownership.

You don't need to be a mechanic.

This guide helps you understand:

• What to check after buying a used car

• What information and records to keep

• How to establish a maintenance baseline

• What fluids and basic vehicle items deserve attention

• What warning signs you shouldn't ignore

• What to monitor as you drive the vehicle

• When something can wait and when you should get professional help

• Basic safety and emergency preparation

• What to revisit at 30, 60, and 90 days

Instead of buying a used vehicle and simply hoping everything is fine, you'll have a plan for learning the car and taking care of it from Day 1.