| New car sales figures are reflecting the global | | | | When buying a used car have a good look at the |
| economic situation, not surprisingly, figures from the | | | | wear and tear of the interior. It is unfortunately all too |
| automotive industry indicate that used cars sales are | | | | common, that people who do not look after the interior |
| more common, with three times as many people | | | | of their car, including keeping the exterior protected, |
| buying used cars rather than new. | | | | also give little thought to looking after the vehicle |
| For many people, in need of a vehicle for work | | | | mechanically. If you are looking at a vehicle with torn |
| purposes, new cars are just too expensive and | | | | seats, stained carpets and the like, give it a miss, keep |
| financially risky these days when job security is a thing | | | | on looking. |
| of the past, also, many people have had to | | | | Also important, the tire tread wear. Be on the look-out |
| downgrade their vehicles for the same reasons, so the | | | | for worn tires, including uneven tread wear indicating |
| used car market has some great deals on high quality, | | | | an wheel alignment problem. When you road test the |
| pre-loved cars available. | | | | vehicle take your hands off the wheel for a second |
| We all would like to have a brand new car, however if | | | | and see if the vehicle drifts. Check and make sure that |
| you buy a used car now, and can wait a couple of | | | | there is a spare and that it is in good condition. |
| years, with the money you will have saved, you could | | | | Damaged paint work is easy to spot with a close |
| then look at new cars and possibly be upgrading on | | | | inspection. If body panels appear a bit out of alignment, |
| the type of car you originally desired. The depreciation | | | | there is a good chance it has had parts replaced, most |
| in new vehicles is at it's greatest during the first two | | | | probably due to some accident. If any doors are |
| years, and you could purchase a two year old BMW | | | | difficult to close, the vehicle may have been in some |
| for the price of a new Camry. | | | | major accident. Have a mechanic look the vehicle |
| You can find well looked after two year old used cars, | | | | over, checking the fluids, lights, belts, charging system, |
| having done less than 30,000 km that look brand new, | | | | and air conditioning system, also get them put it on a lift |
| and have way more features than you could afford in | | | | and check the underneath of the vehicle for any |
| a brand new car. You definitely want to have the | | | | frame damage, or damage repair. |
| basics like dual airbags and anti-lock brakes not only | | | | Also always keep in mind, it the price is too good to be |
| because of safety but also due to the fact that it will | | | | true, there is probably a catch in there somewhere. |
| save you on your car insurance. Some vehicles even | | | | Best to walk away and continue your search |
| have side and rear airbags. | | | | elsewhere before buying a used car. |