September 3rd, 2010 by Admin Over the years, I’ve been purchasing cars for sale in my area simply because they help me manage my finances better. Used cars for sale in my area are also significantly cheaper to insure compared to brand new vehicles simply because they’re less prone from theft. It’s actually easy to spot good cars for sale in my area as long as you know what you’re supposed to look at. Here are tips to

help you purchase good cars for sale in your area as well.

Call first

As much as possible, you shouldn’t waste your time and the dealer’s time on minor, useless questions regarding the second hand vehicle. If the facts are not included in the advertisement yet, you should ask what you can over the phone. Ask about the car’s color, make, model, and year. Also, since you’re looking at a used unit, you should inquire about current damages which may be apparent in the car. Don’t just settle for a good engine when the car’s panels and interiors are worn out. These can be equally pricy to replace. If you can buy a used car that’s almost brand new for the same price, there’s no reason for you to buy a lemon. As early as this stage, you should also ask about the car’s title. If the car’s title isn’t clean, move on to another seller and thank this one for his/her time.

Ask a friend

Not all of us are equipped with mechanical knowledge when it comes to the engines and the belts under the hood of the car. If you fear that you’re too easily persuaded by sales people in general, you should bring a trusted mechanic with you. Bring someone along who can point out the defects of the vehicle and look into the right crevices for rust, dents, and scratches. You wouldn’t want to discover these damages when it’s already too late. There’s nothing more financially and psychologically damaging than driving a car that cost more than it’s actually worth. Test drive the used car first, of course, before negotiating about the price.

Test drive

No one else should drive the car during the test drive but you. Your seller shouldn’t try to convince you to drive the car him/herself. Otherwise, s/he can try to cover any defects of the car’s engine. While you’re driving the car, watch out for strange noises or odors. Take note of how well the car starts up, how it runs on inclines, how well the breaks work, and so on. If there are any defects, consider the cost of having them repaired, and use this information to decide whether or not you’re interested in the car. If the damages are too unappealing, don’t forget to thank the seller first for his/her time before declining the offer.

Negotiation

If you are still interested in the vehicle after the test drive, it’s time for you to negotiate for the right price. Remember that the advertised price of the vehicle is usually about $1000 more than its real market price. Research about this and bring up your findings during the negotiation. Try to bring the price down based on the state of the car after the test drive by excluding the cost of possible repairs from its market price. Usually, sellers are willing to meet halfway during negotiations especially when the defects of the vehicle have been brought up.

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