Saturday, October 18, 2008

Don't Make This Same Mistake I Made With Second Hand Cars

By Don Pedro

The registration for government auctions is often free of charge. You should be able to do your due diligence when it comes to finding the right used car at an auction by researching its resale cost and its original cost.

If you are looking for a used car, you can start by asking friends or colleagues if they want to sell their cars. You will be surprised how many will say they want to sell theirs. After all, if you don't ask, you can't know.

Sometimes, used car auctions feature higher priced cars because of bidding competitions. To avoid bidders competition in a used car auction, know what you want and set a particular amount that you can afford to spend on the car that you want. If you aren't a strong willed person, you may find yourself in debt after attending a used care auction and bidding for a car you can't afford.

As a certified used car owner, you get to enjoy almost all the same privileges as a new car owner. A new car owner gets perk such as free maintenance, oil changes and lower loan rates; a certified used car owner also gets the same perks as the new car owner because of the extended warranty.

Do not go for off lease cars when you are thinking about purchasing a used car or else you will risk spending your hard earned cash on extra repairs. A survey conducted by an oil company five years ago showed that about fifty percent of off lease cars had their odometers tampered with.

You can be sure that any used car you are purchasing which has been certified is one that is of the highest quality. A certified used car will have a label on the window which states that the car has passed the most rigorous examination and has been guaranteed by the manufacturers themselves. Certified used cars are the safest used cars to invest your money in because they are certified.

If you purchase your second hand car from an auction deal, you should always ensure that the ownership papers are transferred to you to avoid any misunderstanding.

It makes more sense to buy a brand used car than a new car from the same brand because it is cheaper. Used cars from brands such as Chevrolet or Lexus are not exorbitant but are slightly higher in price than other used car brands.

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