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How To Find Cheap Used Cars

August 8th, 2009

In the modern Internet enabled world finding cheap used cars by owner is easier than it’s ever been. eBay, Yahoo and other sites make it simple to find and compare features such as price, gas mileage and others. Avoid the sucker bets by keeping a few things in mind.

The first thing to remember is that just because something is online doesn’t mean it’s true. People trust newspapers too much, and the same goes for the web. Just because something is written in a newspaper or mentioned on the radio doesn’t mean it’s 100% true. It’s the same online. It’s all too easy to create a convincing lie online, even faked images and movie proof. The same predators that run shady used car lots can get onto the Internet Shady car dealers use the Internet too. All the signs of a bad deal can be hidden in the remote world of the Internet. Programs such as Photoshop allow dings and dents to be taken out of car images. People ignore the normal used car precautions when buying online. Diligence is always wise even though every online car seller isn’t a crook.

Always have cheap used autos inspected by a good mechanic. Test drive it with a stop at a garage. If the whole transaction is made remotely, ask a mechanic to inspect it in your absence. Many mechanics offer a remote inspection service. There’s no need to rely on the seller’s inspection or garage. Get a look from someone not involved in the sale. The purchase price and money for repairs can be saved with a small inspection fee.

Don’t haggle monthly payments, negotiate price. If the dealer is pushing payment amounts – I can get you in this car for $x a month – demand to know the purchase price. Do not use the dealers’ finance company, either, because that’s another way for them to add in extra that pushes up the real price of the used car. Go in with your own financing or better yet save up to pay cash for the used car. And when you pay cash, demand a discount.

It is possible to buy cheap used cars. There are a lot of modern tools to aid in their purchase. Don’t let a shiny pitch trick you into a bad purchase.

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