--- title: Purchasing a Vehicle description: Learn some basic vehicle DIY with the book Start Me Up, A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Vehicle. Inside this post, you'll learn how this book can help you determine if you need to purchase a new vehicle and go over some basic steps towards your purchase. image: https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/hubfs/Start-Me-Up-Book-Cover-Parkway-Automotive.jpg --- [ Schedule an Appointment ](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/purchasing-a-vehicle#) **[QUESTIONS? - (501) 821-6111](tel:5018216111) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/theautoguy.tv/?ref=hl) - [**](https://twitter.com/parkwaymike) - [**](http://www.linkedin.com/in/parkwaymike) [![parkway_logo](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Parkway%20Automative%202018/Assets/parkway_logo.png?width=536&height=346&name=parkway_logo.png "parkway_logo")](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net) ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?=1049590761863238&ev=PageView&noscript=1) ##### Purchasing a Vehicle - ** [purchasingavehicle](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/purchasingavehicle), [howto](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/howto), [howtobuyacar](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/howtobuyacar), [twitter](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/twitter), [socialmedia](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/socialmedia), [learnit](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/learnit), [knowledgeispower](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/knowledgeispower), [free](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/free), [repair](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/repair), [shop](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/shop), [freebook](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/freebook), [facebook](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/facebook), [instagram](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/instagram), [automotive](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/automotive), [parkwayautomotive](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/parkwayautomotive), [bestmechanicintown](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/default-blog/topic/bestmechanicintown) - ** 01/21/19 1:05 PM - ** 2 Comments January 2, 2019 On our FaceBook page, we posted the following regarding a possible vehicle purchase: *New Year, New You? Or New Year, New Car? If this is the year you treat yourself, there’s a few things to know about buying a new (or new to you) vehicle that Parkway Automotive can help with! The best thing we always recommend for a pre-owned vehicle purchase is a Used Car Inspection from an ASE certified automotive technician. They will help you determine if the vehicle is a good purchase or a lemon! This empowers you to make the best decision for your safety. Find more tips on purchasing a vehicle in a FREE (no email required even!) e-Book at [https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/start-me-up-ebook-download](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/start-me-up-ebook-download?fbclid=IwAR2c23IwLHKdCuKBiIr7BDlzprxImVwsiuEyPyqCWwNS89rwJpnQ2A-ItzM) Start Me Up - A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Vehicle.* ![Start-Me-Up-Book-Cover-Parkway-Automotive](https://www.parkwayautomotive.net/hubfs/Start-Me-Up-Book-Cover-Parkway-Automotive.jpg) The highlight of the post is really the link for a free copy of “Start Me up, A Practical Guide To Understanding Your Vehicle” by The Auto Guy, Mike Davidson. This book is exactly what it says it is. Inside, there’s clear information ranging from basic vehicle knowledge to how to manage an accident, to knowing when/if you should buy a new (or new to you) vehicle. 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