When buyers are shopping for a used car, they're usually tuned into things like how it performs on test drives, mileage and special features. While vehicle maintenance is usually considered in this mix, there are a few key areas prospective owners should be looking at as they hunt for the right automobile, including standard servicing that needs to be done at certain intervals. 

The Street reports people who are considering cars that have met certain mileage milestones need to look closely at the maintenance history. For example, vehicles that have clocked between 30,000 and 40,000 miles may require servicing, such as brake pad replacements or new tires. Similarly, cars that have between 60,000 and 70,000 miles or those that have hit 100,000 miles may also need some extra attention. Filters, timing belts, oil changes and other upgrades are all common at these points. 

"If you're buying a used car, you should also know about these milestones and understand that extensive maintenance may soon be due – or should have been done already," Edmunds.com reports, as quoted by The Street. "… Anyone shopping for used cars in this range should check that the required maintenance has been done. A savvy buyer could use the fact that the service hasn't been done yet as a bargaining chip to make a lower offer." 

Customers don't have to worry too much about vehicle maintenance when they shop for used cars at New Jersey State Auto Auction. The lot is filled with CARFAX certified cars, trucks and vans, so you can be sure you're choosing a vehicle that has plenty of use in its future. If you find a car that needs a little extra work, just bring it over to the Total Car Care Center at NJ Auto Auction, where they can take care of the upkeep of a vehicle and have it ready to drive in no time.