Article by Wayne Barker
11 Tips For Buying A Used Car by Wayne Barker
When you are on a budget buying a used car can be the most affordable option – although finance packages are available why get yourself into debt when purchasing a good quality used car will last you just as long (based on the fact that people change their cars so often nowadays.
The most daunting part of buying a used car can be not knowing the cars history, so what follows are a collection of tips that will enable you to buy a used car at a reasonable price – that is also safe and reliable.
1. Always pick a reputable used car dealer – they have more to lose than your honest John “just bought this an auction” type of seller.
2. Pick a price – it may sound strange but if you pick a price and stick to it you are not going bury yourself in debt. Yes, that Jaguar may look nice but it is probably out of your price range.
3. What do you need? Do you need a family car, do you want a sports car. Where are you going to be taking it? Will it need a towbar? All these things will enable you to narrow down your search for a used car and make the process easier and quicker. Have a list of things to ask the dealer before you go away and don’t get tempted to stray from your path!
4. Don’t forget to include all the cost that you will incur with the car -tax, MOT and insurance.
5. Don’t buy from the first dealer you go to. You have the world at your fingertips now with the Internet! Likewise don’t pick form the first dealer on the Internet – you can click on results lower down you know, you may find that their used cars are cheaper.
6. Barter. It isn’t very English I know but barter with the used car dealer, you may be able to get a better price than you anticipated!
7. Whatever you do, do not go to view a car in the middle of the night!8. Ensure that you ask the dealer to see all the documentation pertaining to the car – you need to know the history of the vehicle. If something doesn’t seem right, ask the dealer.
9. Take a test drive. Would you buy shoes without trying them on first? Thought not!
10. Look carefully at the car. Do you see any rust, dents or anything that suggest that the car may have been in an accident at some part in the past? If you do then I suggest you ask the dealer about it.
11. If you are unsure then don’t buy it!
There are 101 things to look for when buying a used car but if you stick to these 11 tips then you won’t go far wrong!
About the Author
Wayne Barker is the copywriter for Gotham Car Sales, who sell used cars in Nottingham. Gotham Car Sales have been around for forty years and have sold used cars all over the East Midlands area, from Leicestet to Derby. they specialise in used land rovers, BMW’s and variety of other vehicles.