10 Tips For Buying A Used Car

How to avoid ending up with a car in 1989 at the price of a Mercedes? 10 essential tips to avoid getting scammed
Saturday afternoon, you are somehow directed to the first village car of your city, where dealers and garages succeed. You do not know where to give the eye: there it is, you will cross the adult world, and buy your first car! Before signing a check on four numbers, follow these tips:

1 / No rush!

You do not buy a car like a pair of boots. Even if you've waited a long time (in the course, you have passed the driving license 5 times), it is therefore worth considering purchasing. Put yourself in mind that it is not because you are going to a garage this afternoon that will leave you at the wheel of the car! Patience and time ...

2 / Compare prices

If there is a purchase where to compare prices, this is it. Keep in mind that, as a property purchase, the goal of the seller is not to make you do a good deal, but make a profit on his property. To compare prices, get references of target vehicle. Many sites offer special announcements, but simulators to calculate the price of cars (how much is actually the vehicle). By combining these data, you will have a general overview of the asking price. However, taking into account the recent investment of the owner, such as changing tires, which may justify a higher price than the argues

3 / The Dilemma of gasoline or diesel

Vehicles consuming diesel will be a little more expensive to buy (usually 10-15%) than the same petrol model, but will pay the price of fuel: one liter of diesel costs on average1, 04 �' per liter against �' 1.30 for a liter of unleaded 95. However, beware of false economies "A diesel vehicle is profitable from 100 kilometers per day. If you drive less, you will not gain anything on gasoline. In addition, the parts to change everything about the electrical system will soon be unaffordable, "warns the garage Evasion automotive, Macon. For proof, this family garage has chosen not to sell used cars running on diesel.

4 / Visit!

You must get into the vehicle, sit in all places, but also open and close doors, move the benches and seats, lift the wipers, check tires, etc. Basically, you look for the hidden defect. If you do not feel well versed, come with someone who is very knowledgeable and will ask the right questions. "When I test a car, I do it thoroughly. Lifting the seat of a car I was thinking of buying, I realized it was moldy from below. Water seeped, and I do not realize it would if I did not raise the seat! '

5 / Take the wheel

A city tour you will test the gears, brakes, clutch. Wherever possible, make a portion of highway or bypass, you will see the reaction time at startup, and push the car a bit. Do not have scruples, as "I will spoil the essence" or "I lose time from seller." The driving test is important, it's part of the game and do not say "try it is to adopt it?’

6 / Estimate your monthly expenses

It is well known, a car is a "money pit" is in the top 3 monthly household expenses after rent and groceries. Of course, the costs vary from one vehicle to another, from one driver to another. Your main expenses will be the insurance, gas and repairs.

For insurance, do not hesitate to online simulations and allow competition, knowing that a man young driver will pay more, and the fiscal power of the vehicle is taken into account ... As for gasoline, your Common sense will bypass expensive service stations without neglecting quality. If your vehicle uses a lot, think about eco-driving training: An amount to pay on the spot, but will pay for itself quickly for the planet and for your car!

On repairs, it does not dry the maintenance sessions (they are provided on the owner's manual of the vehicle, with dates or numbers kilometers) is small and may save big! Better pay on time (by negotiating with its garage of course) that deals with the unexpected paying full price, with the knife at her throat!

7 / Do not bait the details

The seller may seek to draw your attention to details: the great color covers, cup holder inside the clip-trailer, the rear parcel shelf ... Tell you a good car in good condition has not need it boasts qualities unnecessary: most often it will be to hide a failure: "The brake pads are again, but there is a hook for your jacket on the back! ". These are little things that improve comfort, but they should in no way to tip the balance for a purchase.

8 / set yourself a budget

As for the boots, you must set a budget (and stick to): How much is the model of your dreams? How much can you spend on this purchase? Once the idea of buying a car, even occasionally touches you, consider funding: you buy it alone or with your spouse? In this case, you pay half each? Will it register in both your names (more prudent course)? If your finances allow, save a little each month, it will save you finance your entire vehicle credit. Once the fixed sum enjoy 10% margin and if your path crosses an opportunity not to be missed

9 / Negotiate the price!

If there is a purchase that is negotiated, it is this one! As the souk of Marrakech, playing on prices: you say 6000 I say 3000, you say 5500 I say 4000, etc. Vendors expect it, its part of the game most of the time prices are calculated with this margin. Still the idea of negotiating, cannot shouting in the wings: "What do you have for 10,000 pounds? � After ecstasy on a vehicle, look at the label and made a grimace, or start saying "shame, she was perfect, but I cannot afford.

If the seller is negotiating tight, try to glean a few hundred dollars with the famous "goodwill gesture" gray card, the next oil change, a tire or even a windshield wiper, do you offer a small gift welcome!

10 / Project into the future, think about the resale

Think about this vehicle's function and it will in a few years’ main car or second car? To go on holiday or only for short trips? If you plan on having children or a big dog, imagine if the boot support a stroller and a cot.

As a real estate purchase, you must consider resale: Tuning enthusiast, you brake a little: the car lowered with alloy wheels and stereo cost you dearly and do not necessarily focus all buyers ... Similarly, the pink car candy makes you crack will certainly be more difficult to sell a gray or blue .