All you need to know if you are buying a used car

If you opt for a used car because your budget is smaller, or because you will only use it for a short period of time, we recommend you to search with private sellers through websites, prestigious second-hand stores, in the classified section of the newspapers or in the section of pre-owned cars of the automotive agencies. It is recommended that the car you buy be between 2 and 5 years old.

Compare prices

For used cars, you enter the year, the make, the model and the conditions of the car (ie, if the verification passes, if the tires are in good condition or if you need sheet metal work), and the page give you the average price. In the case of new cars, it asks for make, model, and characteristics such as body type, transmission, and air conditioning.

Having this base, if you want to buy car online a car of the year you can go to dealerships and compare the prices they offer with those of the Blue Book. It is important to mention that different dealers of the same car brand may have different prices. All car brands have months of the year where they make great offers. Usually, the big promotions are late summer or early fall, when the new models arrive; the reason why the cars of the previous year usually have sales. December is also a good month to buy as dealers usually offer discounts to meet their annual sales goals.

If you want a used car it is important to dedicate enough time to compare options, this is because it is common for there to be good offers since there are always people looking to sell their car as fast as possible

Be sure to carefully review all legal documents

Before making a decision, it is important that you consider the terms of the contracts. It is very important to ask about the CAT (Total Annual Cost) and ask yourself what amount you could pay per month. Find more here about old car buy.

 There are many people who end up in debt, even when the car is no longer functional because they did not think well about the total cost to which their car would come and let themselves be carried away by emotion.

Ask the dealers if you can negotiate other types of payment plans. Before closing the deal, make sure you understand all the terms and conditions.

Ø  If you want to buy a used car, make sure that the seller is reliable and that you deliver all the papers in order.

Ø  In the first instance it reviews these aspects:

Ø  Investigate that the car is not stolen or has been reported in an illegal act

Ø  Check that the papers are in order and give you all (circulation card, corresponding plates and stickers, decals and tenure receipts, vehicle verification and purchase agreement)

Ø  Check that there are no accumulated fines