(a) What sources can Victor and Maria use to access price and reliability information on various makes and models of used cars?
(b) What sources of used cars might be available to Victor and Maria, and what differences might exist among them?
(c) How might Victor and Maria check out the cars in which they are most interested?
(d) What strategies might Victor and Maria employ when they negotiate the price for the car they select?

The Hernandezes’ older son, Jacob, has reached the age at which it is time to consider purchasing a car for him. Victor and Maria have decided to give Maria’s old car to Jacob and buy a later-model used car for Maria.