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Advantages of Buying a Used Car
Posted by in Uncategorized on January 26, 2010
There are some great advantages of buying a previously owned car.
Previously owned cars offer great value for money as they are competitively priced. With lease cars coming’ off lease’ in two or three years, these are then sold at very affordable prices. Meaning that you can have a car which is only two or three years old at far less cost than a new car.
It is a well known fact that as soon as a car leaves the dealership it depreciates in value. Usually the greater the new car price the faster the depreciation. Buying a car that is less than a year old offers the chance to have a car which is still covered by its warranty. With great deals being offered, luxury cars and SVUs are far more affordable, making this an ideal solution for having a superb luxury car within your budget.
With some car manufacturers offering warranties for five years or more, these will be transferred to the second owner. Giving you the peace of mind of having a car which is still under warranty and paying far less. Some reputable car dealerships offer their own warranties or guarantees on their previously owned cars when the manufacturer’s warranty has expired.
Previously owned cars of all ages are available. From cars which are only two or three years old to a really old model. This provides the opportunity to find a quality car within your price range and still snap up a bargain. On average it is possible to buy a car which is three or four years old at half the cost of the same model new. If you are only looking for a second family car or a ‘run-a-round’ a previously owned car is an affordable choice.
For greater peace of mind it is advisable to buy a previously owned car from a reputable car dealership which specialises in previously owned cars. These companies offer quality cars which have been thoroughly checked inside and out. They will have the car MOTd if it’s applicable and have all the car’s paperwork, including a full service history. In many cases they will have carried out a full ownership check. This will give additional peace of mind that the car is not stolen, been involved in an accident or still has outstanding credit on it. These are very important factors to consider when buying a car that has been owned by someone else.
Another key advantage of buying a car from a dealership is that they will have a service and parts department. Saving you the time and trouble of trying to find somewhere to have the car serviced or MOTd when the time comes. Many dealerships will also offer fair trade in prices if you wish to change your car frequently-this does not automatically apply-but it certainly worth asking.
Buying a used car from a franchised dealer will also give you legal protection under The Sale of Goods Act-something you will not get if you buy from a private seller.
Dealerships selling used cars build there business reputation on customer satisfaction.
