Buying a used car can take up a lot of time and can be quite stressful. Take a look at our guide, hopefully you will end up with the perfect used car, at a great price.
The first thing you should do, is think about what your requirements are, this should help you to narrow your search. If you have a family, you will need to think about how practical certain used cars would be. You’re not going to fit a buggy in the boot of a two seater sporty car.
You should also think about how much a used car costs to run, you don’t want to buy a great used car and then find you are unable to run it. You will need to think about additional running costs, such as, insurance, tax and petrol.
Once you have an idea of the used car you need and what you can afford to run, you can start to look at used cars that fit the criteria.
You may decide to look at used cars that are being sold privately, these can sometimes be a cheaper option but you will usually buy a car ‘sold as seen’, if you do have any issues with the car, it will be down to you to fix.
You may choose to visit an approved used car dealer, it can be a little more expensive but the car should have been checked thoroughly and you will also get a warranty. If you have any issues with the car, it will be the car dealerships responsibility to pay to fix it.
When you find a used car you like, make sure you check it and if possible take it for a test drive. Have a good look at the used car and try to make sure there will be no hidden surprises once you have made a deal and ensure all the paperwork is in order.
When agreeing a price, make sure you don’t get carried away, only agree to pay what you can afford. You should always try to haggle, if you don’t ask you don’t get.
If you follow these simple tips, hopefully you will end up with a great used car that you can enjoy for years to come.
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If you see a used car you like, our team will be happy to assist you with the buying process.
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