The Best Tips for Buying a Used Car

25 May 2016 · Ander Uribe

Have you ever thought about buying a used car? Maybe if you don't have a lot of money, this option will be the most suitable for you. That's why we are going to share with you several tips that will help you to choose the right option.

5 Tips For Purchasing the Right Used Car

Pay attention, these are the best tips for buying cars:

1.-Set your Budget

First of all, you should determine which is your real budget, in other words, how much money are you willing to spend in a second hand car. Be smart and try to purchase a car that don't make you live from hand to mouth. 

2.-Select the type of car

According to your necessities, you will have to acquire one model or another. Examples:

  • If you have children you shoud buy a sedan or something similar. A big one for the luggage.
  • To travel around a city, the best option will be a small vehicle.
  • For people who travel a lot, a car with a low fuel consumption will be the best.

Make a research on the Internet about a lot of brand. Enter in forums or specialised websites. Also you can read motor magazines.

3.- Choose the seller

You have to select the place in which you are going to spend your money. You can buy it from an authorised dealer or from a private person. 

4.- Examine the vehicle

This is one of the most important tips, you have to analyse every part of the cars (motor, kilometers, brakes, wheels, etc). Make an interrogation to the seller asking for the history of the auto (owners, accidents, etc). Try to have the more information about it for knowing the actual features of the vehicle.

5.- Have a test drive

Don`t hesitate in taking extra time with the car parked to adjust the seats and experiment with the controls and make sure all of your typical passengers are comfortable and any regular cargo fits well. Then, drive it in the city and also prove it on the motorway. You will feel the car by driving it and this will be the final step to make your call.

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