How to Choose a Good Quality Used Car

How to Choose a Good Quality Used Car

How to Choose a Good Quality Used Car

Buying a car is something you will generally do more than once in your lifetime, and if you are well informed, you can then make the right decision on which car will best suit you.

First you need to ask yourself what the main purpose is that you will need to use the car for. Is it for carrying lots of people? Is it for commuting into the city, or is it for driving on difficult terrain? Or is it a mixture of all of these? This will help you decide which type of car you will need.

A saloon (also known as a sedan) is generally a 4-door car with a separate boot. This is the most common type of car. A hatchback has a shared passenger and luggage area and typically has a top-hinged cover. It also has fold down rear seats for even more luggage space. A station wagon is a passenger vehicle with a large area for luggage behind the seats. The main difference between a station wagon and a hatchback is that of size; however, with a station wagon it is hard to store things out of sight. Four-wheel drive vehicles sit higher off the ground than other vehicles and are good for people who drive off-road or who live in areas that are likely to get snow and ice in winter. Sports coups are great for their performance and style, however, are impractical for families or if you want to carry a lot of luggage.

Ask yourself which features will be essential in your next car. Big engines and large cars use more fuel and can be harder to park in the city, though they hold more luggage. Look for safety features such as ABS anti-skid brakes and air bags. You may also want to think about the colour of the car dark colours such as black or dark green can be more difficult for other motorists to see. Decide whether you prefer driving a manual or automatic, and whether you would prefer a rear-wheel drive or front-wheel drive.

Don't worry too much about how many kilometres or miles a car has done. A well-maintained car that's done a lot of hot' drives on motorways may be better than a lower-mileage car that hasn't been well looked after and has done mostly cold' stop-start city drives.

Note that buying from a licensed motor vehicle dealer gives you a wide selection of cars to choose from and also gives you the greatest level of legal protection. Buying at an auction also gives you a reasonable range of cars as well as a chance to find a bargain. Buying privately gives you the chance to find a bargain, though you have to deal directly with the owner and you have less legal protection. Never buy from an unlicensed dealer these dealers often sell cars that they have done up' after a crash. Sure, they may have done a chip repair on the windscreen but what about the car organs'?

Finally, make sure the car fits your budget, take the car for a test drive and if you like it, have a pre-purchase inspection carried out by a professional. Have the car insured and you can drive away with a smile on your face!

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