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How to buy a used car

It is everyone’s dream to own a car whether you’re male or a female. Not only does it necessitate you with the freedom of movement but it is also a recognised status symbol. Today’s cars will literally take you anywhere you want what with the Global Positioning Systems(GPS) and such. People will recall with nostalgia of how different life used to be before they had their name on a car logbook. It cannot be overstated how important it is then to get it right when that time comes. After all you don’t want to find yourself in the ‘I need to sell my car ‘ club soon after just because you never took your time before heading to the dealership. So before signing on the dotted line you might want to consider a few things.
You might have thought t is as easy as walking in and out of a dealership but can also well be a aunting task in itself. Going by all the commercials out there, on the TV and the dverts in magazines, you may have familiarised yourself with the acronyms and jargon used in this field of car sales as allot of pople are out there to sell y car fast. However there is quite a difference when buying a new car and when uying a used car . Three things are important though; avoid common mistakes hen purchasing, consider the best price and finally familiarize yourself with he after sales policy, if your user car seller provides one.

 

After you have decided whether you want a new or a used car it now boils down to what to look for in each case. If you decide that a used car is what you are going for then you are spoilt for choice from the I want to sell my car adverts in the classifieds to the used car lots it is an ocean out there. Start by gathering as much history of the automobile as is possible. How many previous owners has the car had, has it ever been involved in an accident, are there any detailed mechanical problems in the past and finally just how well has the vehicle been maintained. The good thing about buying a used car is that you can get yourself a great bargain as sometimes what you are buying is something close to a new car. It is also when buying a used car when you are most likely to be taken for a ride (no pun intended) making this processes all the more intense. To increase your chances you need to have the car fully inspected by a qualified mechanic. Have your money ready before embarking on this venture and do not sign an “As Is” statement because once you drive the car then you assume responsibility for whatever goes wrong thereafter. The internet is also a great place to do a research on what you want to purchase. Make sure you compare prices as much as possible. Once you have gotten the car of your choice then negotiate for warranty so as to get yourself some peace of mind. Then zoom off knowing you did well and you go the better of the guy who was thinking “I want to sell my car today for cash!”