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5 Factors To Keep In Mind When Buying A Used Car

Peter Hollens by Peter Hollens
July 12, 2018
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Buying A Used Car

When you want to get a car for yourself but do not have enough money to buy a new one, used cars are your only option. And though these vehicles have already been used by someone, it does not mean that they have degraded in quality. You can easily get cars which look and perform nearly like the brand new ones if you search for long enough. In this post, we will be looking at the five things you should keep in mind when shopping for a used car.

1) Check Vehicle History:

The number one thing to check in a used car is its vehicle history report. You can get one from services like Carfax and AutoCheck. The report will give you all the details of the history of the car including information like whether the car has a salvage title, whether the odometer has been rolled back, and so on. Generally, the license number and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) are enough to get the vehicle history report.

2) Get It Inspected:

Never buy a car without getting it checked by a professional repair mechanic. Only they can check the car in detail and find out whether the vehicle has any issues. You may have to shell out a few dollars to get it inspected, but it does guarantee that you only end up buying a car with little to no operational problems. Some dealers will allow you to take a car to a garage to get it checked. If no such permission will be given, try out other used car dealerships.

3) Test Drive:

Just as with a new car, it is also important that you test drive the vehicle before buying it. This will give you a good idea of how the car feels when you drive it on the road. You will be able to know whether the seats are comfortable enough for long rides, whether the tire rolls in smooth, whether the brakes operate quickly as expected, and so on.

4) Check Charity Organization Sales:

Do not limit yourself to just used car dealerships when looking to buy a second-hand vehicle. Do check out the local charity sales events. These organizations receive donations from many people and sell the received items at very low prices. So, if someone does donate a vehicle to a nearby charity organization, they will sell it off during special sales events to raise money for their work. And since they are not bothered about making a profit from the sale like the dealerships are, you can easily get a good deal from them.

5) Bargain:

No matter how low a price the dealer quotes for a car, remember to bargain for a lower price. More often than not, you will be able to save a bit more if you tempt the seller with specific advantages, like spot cash or something. If you are a shy person who generally does not like to haggle with people, take a friend with you who is good at bargaining.

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