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Used Vehicle As Opposed To New - Which Is Far Better?

By Dorian K. Haddix


Brand new car sales figures are highlighting the worldwide financial situation, not surprisingly, figures from the automotive industry show that second-hand cars sales are more widespread, with three times as many folks purchasing used cars for sale as an alternative to brand new.

All of us would like to have a brand new vehicle, however when you buy a used car right now, and can delay a couple of years, with the cash you will have saved, you can take a look at brand new cars and possibly be upgrading on the kind of car you originally desired. The depreciation in brand new vehicles is at its largest throughout the first couple of years, and you could buy a 2 year old BMW for the cost of a brand new Camry.

You'll find well looked after 2 year old used cars for sale, having done less than 30,000 km that appear to be brand new, and have far more features than you can pay for in a brand new car. You certainly wish to have the basics like dual airbags and anti-lock brakes not only because of basic safety but in addition due to the fact that it's going to save you on the auto insurance. Some vehicles have side and rear airbags.

When choosing a used car have a good look at the wear and tear of the interior. It is unfortunately all too typical, that individuals who do not look after the interior of their car, including keeping the exterior safeguarded, also give little thought to taking care of the vehicle mechanically. Should you be looking at a vehicle with damaged seats, stained carpets and the like, give it a skip, keep on looking.

Also essential, the tire tread wear. Be on the look-out for worn tires, including uneven tread wear showing a wheel alignment problem. When you road test the automobile take your hands off the wheel for just a second and see if the vehicle drifts. Check and make sure that there is a spare and that it is in good shape.

Damaged paint work is easy to detect with a close assessment. If body panels seem a little out of alignment, there's a good chance it has had parts changed, most likely due to some accident. If any doors are hard to shut, the vehicle could have been in some major car accident.

Ensure that you have a mechanic look the car over, checking the fluids, lights, belts, charging system, and also air cooling system. Also get them to put it on a lift and check out the underneath of the car for any frame damage, or damage repair.

Also keep in mind, it the cost is simply too good to be true, there is possibly a catch in there somewhere. Better to vanish and continue on your quest somewhere else before choosing a used car.




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