That spiffed-up used car sitting in the driveway or on a dealer's lot may have "Buy me!" reflected in its appearance. But looks aren't everything. That spit-and-polish job may hide troubles under the hood - and on paper. Even used cars are a major purchase, so in order to avoid headaches after you drive away, here are five things you need to check out before writing out that check to buy a used car.

Gulliver Group (China), a division of Japanese used-car giant retailer, was launched in Shanghai on August 18, reported 21st Century Business Herald today. This marks the further expansion of foreign companies into China's auto retail sector.

GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, announced it has reached an agreement to list all GM Certified Used Vehicles on AutoMercado.com, the industry’s first 100% all-Spanish language automotive listings website.

GM Certified Used Vehicles Offers Well Qualified Buyers GMAC 4.9% APR Incentive on Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick LaCrosse, Chevy Impala and Chevy Malibu

General Motors reached a landmark today with the sale of the 12-millionth GM remarketed vehicle at auction. The vehicle, a 2007 Buick LaCrosse, was sold today at a special sales event at the Flint Auto Auction in Flint, Mich., to Patsy Lou Buick GMC of Flint, Michigan. Today's GM Sponsored Auctions closed sale included 425 GM used vehicles.

Ford took the top award at the Auto Express Used Car Honours 2007 by securing best used car with the Ford Focus.