A Handy Guide For Used Car Buyers

 Buying a used car instead of a new one is certainly an economical option. However, once you've decided to buy a used car, don't forget that there are a lot of sellers, but only a few with good deals. Many times sellers use attractive adverts to fool prospective used car buyers into buying not very useful vehicles, so back your decision with a precise inspection of the used car. Ensure that you are able to weed out the risks involved in the used car buying process. Many used car buyers play a chancy gamble when they make a purchase, however with this guide you can attempt to make an informed decision.

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Before entering into a search for a used car, you should be clear on the model you want to settle for. If narrowing down your preferences to a particular car is difficult, at least restrict the preferences to two or three options. This will require research by checking with friends and acquaintances, reading online reviews, finding out details like petrol consumption, reliability, etc. and then make an informed decision. Unless you do this, you'll be easy prey for the sellers.

The next piece of advice is to ignore whatever you've been told about the car while you're inspecting it, because many used car buyers make the mistake of getting carried away by the colorful details as provided by the other party. It is best to play a neutral judge while inspecting the car. It will also greatly help if you cold get a mechanic to check the car. In addition to this, spend a little on finding out the history of the car and the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) would be required for this purpose. As you get access to the car history, cancel out the ones which have faced any serious damages in the past.

Next maintain a balance between the price and the car features. Cheaper options will always tempt, but stay firm when it comes to the condition of the car. There are few things you should not compromise upon, even if that means more money. For example if you know that the car has had an accident in past, but right now looks in great shape it is easy to be duped, because everything looks good and it is cheaper. However don't just ignore the history.

Also don't get tempted by additional features like removable seats or navigation systems, etc., while making your choice. While such add-ons allure used car buyers into paying more than their budgets, replacing them can be expensive if they go wrong. So as you finalize your decision, be clear on the basic features you are looking for and not the accessories.

A used car does not have to belong to the ancient times. Don't go for really old cars, even if it is a very cheap offer. These cars will certainly bring along with them high and frequent maintenance costs that will offset the cheap price. So anything older than 10 - 12 years, just ignore it. Likewise keep an eye on the mileage of the car: a car with low mileage is good, but there is a possibility of odometer fixing. Another area demanding attention!