Things To Consider In A Used Car Purchase

Most of us are a little sceptical when it comes to used car sales

. This may be due to the long maintained fallacy that the used car sales were simply in it to take your money and leave you with a nominal car that would not run for more than a few days.

In fact, the myths that surround used car sales can be real, but in most cases are not. As with any other vehicle, you have to watch what you are doing and know what you want before you buy it. That is a given and most of us are accustomed to doing that.

The myths are also out there that tell you that any used car is going to get a lower gas mileage than the new ones. In some cases of course that may be true, but bear in mind that a used car can be just a year old. As soon as it's driven off the lot, it qualifies as a used vehicle and you are going to get a much better price on it. The gas mileage may be much better than what you are driving now, even for a used car.

Realistically the type of a car that you buy from a used car dealer can be precisely what you might want to purchase from a new car sales set-up, you will simply save money by doing so. The same options may be available to you; however they will be ones which are already built into an existing car.

A few things to remember when it comes to purchasing from a used car sales dealership is to know what you want prior to going there. Have models and makes in mind that you are willing to accept and those which you do not want.

Have a firm purchase price in order before you start. Do not be talked up or down in order to get something just a bit more and if you are, make sure that it's your decision and not someone else's if you change your mind. You can however pre-plan to have a higher price, if you can guarantee certain extras or benefits will be thrown in. This can be a great way to really make the most of your money.

Have a mechanic or a friend who is good with cars take a very good look at the used car prior to applying for your loan or to paying the purchase price. Make sure that it is in sound mechanical shape and is not going to require a lot of maintenance out of the gate. Do not ever buy a used car without a demonstration ride and a mechanical check to find out precisely what the car may need down the road as well as in the near future. Ask about the history of the car.

Used cars can be a remarkable value but only if you are sure they are well built and have been well maintained.

by: Roger Thurston

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