You finally have your driver’s license, and now the day has come to buy your first car. As a teenager, however, you’re probably not in a position to walk into the dealership and drive out with a brand-new car.

Odds are, you’re working with a relatively small budget, which means you could be looking at a used car. Buying a used car is a notoriously tricky experience, especially for someone without a lot of experience — and nobody can afford to be ripped off. Consider the…