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2010 Koenigsegg Trevita Used Cars
Posted by in Uncategorized on March 11, 2010
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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.
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5 Steps to Buying a Used Car
Posted by in Uncategorized on January 26, 2010
Buying a car that has been previously owned offers you the opportunity to buy a real bargain. However there are some steps you should take to ensure that you are getting a bargain and not being sold an illegal or potentially dangerous car or simply a heap of rubbish!
1. First and foremost buy from a reputable car dealer who specialises in selling quality cars. It may seem a cheaper option to buy from a private seller, but there are some distinct disadvantages of doing this. You will have little or no legal safeguards if you are sold a car which has been stolen or still has outstanding credit. If this is the case the car can be confiscated and returned to its rightful owner-leaving you without a car and well and truly out of pocket. When buying from a reputable dealership a full history check of the car will have been carried out, giving you the peace of mind that once purchased the car will legally belong to you.
2. During the car’s history check the reputable car dealership will have flagged up if the car has been involved in an accident. They will then carry out a visual inspection to check for signs of welding between the front and back doors. If this is present it may indicate that the car is a ‘cut and shut’. This is the term given to cars which have been made from the front half of one car and the back end of another and joined together. Not only is this illegal, ‘cut and shut’ cars are potentially death traps.
3. Always make a visual inspection of the car. Walk round and look for signs of damage, differences in paint work colour, scratches and dents. Check the interior looking for signs of negligence by the previous owner. If you are looking at older models there is bound to be signs of normal wear and tear-if you are looking for absolute perfection maybe you should be considering buying a new car. Be realistic when carrying out your visual inspection.
4. Check the paperwork. Make sure the registration document details match the car you are looking at. Again, if you buy from a reputable company this won’t be an issue-but it’s worth checking for your own peace of mind. If the car is under three years old make enquiries as to any manufacture’s warranties. These can be transferred to the second owner in the majority of cases. Many dealerships offer their own guarantees or warranty on cars they sell-another huge advantage of buying from them rather than privately.
5. Take the car or cars for a test drive. Make sure you use all of the gears, including reverse, during the test. Listen for odd noises, rattling or clanking-these may indicate that repairs may soon be required. The overall handling and comfort of the car is important. Check that there is no pull on the steering and that it drives in a straight-line without any veering to the left or right. During the test drive at different speeds-keeping with the legal limits. Check the car accelerates as it should and of course that the brakes are in good working order when stopping.
Whichever make, model or price range of used cars you are looking for buying from a reputable dealership offers much more peace of mind than buying from a private seller.
