The U.S. economy is slowly but surely recovering - however, that doesn't mean that consumers will stop wanting to save money. Buying a new vehicle is a huge investment, but when it comes to pinching pennies, buying a used car is probably the better way to go.

Schaumburg used FIAT 500 shoppers have a different set of challenges to face, but our sales team here at Fields FIAT of Highland Park wants to make sure that you have all the knowledge you need to sign the paperwork with confidence.

Jamie Page Deaton at U.S. News online shared some interesting yet very helpful pointers for used car shoppers, and we want to share them with you. After reading some of these tips, 2012 FIAT 500 Abarth shoppers may want to reconsider their purchase.

First of all, finding the right car is no easy feat - let alone a used one. Discontinued models tend to have a lower resale value, which is great when buying a used car. One thing to be aware of, however, is that you need to make sure you can still get the model serviced. Some models that aren't produced anymore share similar components with those that are still in production. Just make sure that if you do buy a used model that isn't made anymore, you can still get it serviced with little or no difficulty.

Once you've found your potential used vehicle, you should inspect it to protect yourself. Some factors to consider are the specifications, features, and documentation of accidents and maintenance. Remember, it's not a brand-new vehicle, and you're not the first owner of the car. While you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, it doesn't hurt to dig deeper than just mileage and model year.