Used Vans, Used Van Sales - Consider The Pros And Cons

As with any item, you have to keep in view the pros and cons before making the decision to buy or sell and used van sales is no different

. Let us look at some of them.

a) Buying a used van is advantageous since it has already depreciated and is available to you at a price that is within your reach, as opposed to a new one. All of us are aware that the moment you drive a vehicle out of the showroom, it loses about twenty percent of its value immediately under depreciation. Hence as long as you can find a used vehicle that is in good condition, it is going to be a good deal for you. It is then possible to bargain hard and get the price driven further down if the owner is really desperate about selling the vehicle.

b) While you may save on the purchase cost of the vehicle, you need to factor in the costs you might incur on any repairs or replacement down the line and be prepared for it. Though the vehicle may be in a good condition when you bought it, since it has already undergone some wear and tear, such expenses can crop up any time. You thus need to have adequate insurance cover and if possible buy such vehicles only from reputed car dealers who might be able to offer a sweetened deal with some warranties thrown in so that you do not incur any major expenditure in the first year or so. That will give you an idea of the condition of the vehicle and by then you would also not mind spending some money in the second year for any repairs that might come up.

c) As mentioned above, normally used van owners may not be able to provide you any warranty on their used vehicle, but when you buy from a company directly, you may be able to negotiate suitable warranties that will cover you at least for the first year after purchase and you would not have to immediately spend any money on repairs of any kind. Though it is true that you would not get all the benefits of warranties that new vehicles enjoy, at least you would get some cover that will help you tide over the initial first year post your purchase of the vehicle.

d) It is very important to know how to study the user report before you purchase a new or used vehicle. Merely relying on the reputation of the vehicle manufacturer may not be enough and when it comes to used vans, you will do well to acquire the model details from its current users before proceeding with the deal.

e) As far as possible, try and purchase vehicles from the company, as besides the warranty aspect, there are other conveniences like better service, reliability and a sense of comfort that you are dealing with an organisation.

by: Roger Thurston

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