Why buy used cars? Buying used cars is a practical way of acquiring car at an affordable price. People who usually buy used cars are young couples starting a family, parents who will give the used car as a gift to their offspring and individuals who have a limited budget. In buying used cars, you can have the extra savings and you can use the money as a budget with other expenditures.
Last year my husband and I bought a used car. It is our second time to buy a used car. With the help of my brother-in-law and some close friends, we were able to pick a good pre-owned car. Let me share some practical tips in buying used cars.
Practical tips in buying used cars
- Set a budget before buying a car. You should have a limit of how much you can afford something that will not put too much strain on your family budget. The budget that you will set should include fuel, repair, maintenance cost and insurance.
- Decide which type of car you will buy. If you have a big family, you might want to consider van or for small family a regular car will fit in. After deciding, take some time to do some research on car models, read reviews and ask some friends who has an experience with your chosen car. For quick car reference or viewing, you may visit website selling new and pre-owned cars such as used cars St George.
- Canvass and inquire for the car’s condition. You should know the details and condition of the car. The used car value and price does not only depend on the model but it also based on the mechanical condition. Checking the mileage can be considered too in the car’s value. The lower the mileage the better. Always take note of the repair cost that might be needed in used cars.
- Get a vehicle history report. This is important so that you will know the true history of the car.
- Bring a trusted auto mechanic. The auto mechanic will help you check the engine, physical condition and do tests drive to determine the car value. Bringing a close friend or relative may also help you in picking the car.
- Negotiate the lowest price possible.
If you are not familiar with cars, have someone who is familiar with cars with you to ensure that the car has no hidden defects. Of course, budget and car history is also important.
This is a nice tip. We should get all the help we need in other to buy the right & suitable car for us.
Finding a good pre-owned car can be a challenge which can be overcome by having the right information and a trusted mechanic.
I have never tried buying a used car yet. But during the time that I wanted my first car, I was considering to get a used one. Just like what you have written I did all of them. Hehehe, but in the end I got a new one. But I have few friends who buy and sell used cars…so this is a good tip to those who are into used cars…
nice tips… yup, i agree that you must bring a mechanic to determine the condition of the car. Yahweh bless.
Im not into buying cars anytime soon but this is good advice!
Everyone is not expert about automobiles internal parts. when we go for buying a used car then we can easily check the exterior but it’s not an easy task to check the internal parts in such case i would say that you should hire a mechanic or car expert to go along with you when you are buying a used car.