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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

New or Used Cars: 5 Purchase Choices

By Ethan Melandri

After you complete research and you know what type of vehicle you would like to buy, and you have your finances prepared and the budget set, you still have one question that remains. This question is where to purchase the new or used car you are interested in. There are many ways you can purchase a vehicle, so you need to know what option and place will work best for you.

Main or Independent Dealers

When you are interested in a new or low mileage vehicle your best bet is to go to a main dealer for the buy. A main dealer tends to provide great service and understand your consumer rights. This means you get a vehicle that is in good shape, while you also are protected if something goes wrong. The downside is a dealer tends to be more expensive.

Independent dealers work well for older cars. You do need to realise that quality and customer service can vary with these dealers. Also be careful to check the warranty for what it covers.

Classifieds for Private Sales

Going through the private classifieds is a good way to get a great deal on a vehicle. Unfortunately you do have to look out for the untrue seller who can be hiding in the pages, as well as traders trying to be private sellers.

When purchasing in a private sale you do not have as many consumer rights. For this reason you need to keep the advertisement as evidence in case the vehicle has issues. You will also want to check the address on the V5 is the same as the seller address in case something does go wrong.

Supermarkets for Automobiles

Supermarkets in which cars are sold are becoming more popular thus there are numerous places to go, probably close to your location. The prices at these places tend to be less, thus negotiation is unneeded. However, you get a lower trade in value for the car you currently have.

Since there is a lot of choice at these big markets you may find several models of the vehicle you are looking for, and they may have upgrades like xenon headlamps, alloy wheels, and air conditioning.

Auctions for Cars

Auctions that sell cars have changed over the years to be better places to find a low mileage car. These vehicles are now offered with guarantees in case mechanical issues arise. Still, when buying from an auction consumer rights are less and while you can find a deal you need to check the vehicle for any issues before placing a bid.

The Internet

Many dealers have their own internet sites so that you can check the specification and pictures of the vehicle before setting off to see it. However the growth of internet auction sites like Ebay mean you can now buy a vehicle without first viewing it.

If you decide to go with Ebay you will want to check out the seller feedback. Stay away from few or poor ratings, and go for someone with a higher rating. If your bid is the winner you are obligated to purchase the vehicle, as long as the advertising was truthful. - 21392

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