| When it comes to buying a used car, there is lots | | | | art of negotiation it may be possible to get the |
| of money you'll be able to save. However, if you | | | | price down to something that is cheaper. With |
| aren't careful you could end up out of pocket and | | | | used cars you can find online guides that detail the |
| with a car that's neither functional or what you | | | | recommended price of a used car based on its |
| expected. | | | | model, age, condition and mileage. Through |
| Dealership Or Direct? | | | | referencing a guide like this you'll be able to show |
| If your buying a used car you'll no doubt consider | | | | that you know what your talking about. If you |
| whether or not you should buy direct from a | | | | notice any imperfections on the car, or are aware |
| person who is selling their car or from a | | | | of any factors that could negatively influence its |
| dealership. There are advantages and | | | | value, then don't be scared to bring this up. You |
| disadvantages inherent in both. Firstly, if your | | | | may be able to persuade the seller that the car |
| buying a used car from a dealer then the chances | | | | isn't worth what they are asking for. |
| are that you'll get a guarantee and that the car | | | | Get Your Hands Dirty |
| will be in good shape - this will not always be the | | | | If you know your stuff about cars then ensure |
| case, however it's more likely to be the case than | | | | that it's running properly before you part with |
| it would be in a direct sale. The extra security | | | | your cash. Look under the bonnet and take it for |
| surrounding the purchase, however, comes at a | | | | a test drive to ensure that everything is running |
| price. You might be able to sleep easy at night | | | | smoothly. If you don't know enough about cars |
| knowing you've not been ripped off if you buy | | | | then bring along someone who does, or pay for a |
| from a dealer, however it's unlikely you'll be able | | | | mechanic to take a look before you part with |
| to get the cheapest deal that is out there. If your | | | | your cash. You wouldn't buy a house without |
| buying direct then it's best that you know your | | | | paying for a survey, so don't do buy a car |
| stuff, and that you get a written agreement with | | | | without knowing exactly what your paying for. |
| the person your buying from - in this agreement | | | | Ensure A Smooth Transaction |
| you can outline the expectations you have and | | | | Don't make any advance payments, and ensure |
| place provisions in the contract which will outline | | | | that you get the keys and access to the car at |
| what happens in the instance where things don't | | | | the same time as you hand over the money. This |
| go to plan. | | | | will ensure that you don't end up forking out the |
| Don't Be Scared To Haggle | | | | cash without ever getting access to the car! This |
| If you have managed to find the used car that | | | | is particularly important if your buying direct from |
| your looking for, then don't assume you can only | | | | a person - rather than through a dealership or |
| get it for the price that's advertised. Through the | | | | legitimate business. |