We all want to buy that fine Porsche that can zap through the roads. With new models and a wide variety of cars to choose from we are often spoilt for choice. There is a tiny bit of problem though - the budget. New cars have a price tag that you may not really like – a reason why it might not always be possible to have budget to buy a first-hand car. However, buying a used car is not a very easy job. It’s easy to be cheated when buying used cars, a reason you need to use your judgment well. Here are some basic guidelines that will assist you in finding out how to buy a used car.
It’s very important to know how much your pocket permits. Once you buy the car, there are many related expenditures that include insurance, registration, running cost and regular maintaining expenses. Also, you need to be vigilant enough to know where you can get the best affordable rates for these works to be done.
Smart research
The last line of the above point coincides with the fact that you need to do a smart research before you can actually get the car. The online advertisements, the magazines and even the newspapers provide you with the current rate of the prices of the car.
Check the car
Before buying any used car, how much less used it be, you must have a thorough check up of its model, body type, engine etc. If you check the regular car news, you must be updated with the latest brands and with a new model coming up, the price of the existing model reduces.
Get connected with the seller
Once you have done with all your research, probe the seller with all sorts of questions that are pinching you. how long has the car been used, did it ever face any damage, what is it's condition, why do they want to sell it and similar other questions will definitely help to get the right answers and consequently give you the clear picture of the vehicle and the probable modifications you might need to do.
Get the right history
If you are planning to buy it from a private party, get their home address and meet them there. This will help you verify the address with that on the registration certificate. Also, get the car's history verified and just do not go by the look of the car. You can get the VIN number and get it checked with the registered database.
Other points to keep in mind while buying car online
- You must get the car checked during full daylight.
- The car's interior should be check properly. The seatbelts, the dashboard, the steering, the switches etc.
- Do not forget to get a test drive before you buy the car
- Last but not the least always negotiate for the price. Get the paper work done only with support of the original documents and have all the details of the seller.
