Used Car Guide

Used Car Guide

Buying a used car is a solution for those who want to have a car (good for everyday needs or prestige), because you can get a quality car at a price cars cheaper or affordable.

Many assume that a cheap used car is usually the condition of the engine was not good. Of course, you still can get a cheap used car of your dreams with good quality, aal know how and where to buy a reliable used car. Here are the tips.

The first step in the process of buying a used car is to assess in detail your transportation needs. The questions below can help.

1. The purpose of buying a car 
Determine the type of car that will be purchased by the user. For example, when used to pick up school children, choose a car that offers a relief. Or for transportation work, choose a comfortable and fuel efficient. Your lifestyle also plays a role determining the type of car to buy.

2. Determine the features that must be in the car you want to buy 
Such as air conditioners, various kinds of power, CD charger etc.. Write down all the lists. It also includes safety features such as ABS brakes, airbags, child door lock, etc.. When you're checking out a used car that you are interested in, make sure you check carefully these features.

3. Calculate how much the financial ability to buy a car 
Although used cars offer a relatively cheap car, you still need to calculate your financial capabilities. Also consider options including down payment and monthly payments when the loan.

When you have defined a number of types / models and brands, analysis of advantages and disadvantages. You can get information from friends who have used the targeted car. It could also be from automotive sites and automobile clubs that exist.

Find out as much of each brand including resale value, performance, service improvement and cost / availability of components. From there you can decide which car is really appropriate.If you've decided which car to buy, here are tips from me:

Much as any desire, the head should be keep cool 
Leave a seller if the price offered is too high the car, even if your dream car is waiting. Ability negotiations will be honed over time. Make sure you know the market price of the targeted car, and start bidding below that price. It is easier to raise your bid rather than down. Car price information can also be obtained from automotive sites.

It must be remembered, buying a used car can also buy the problems of others. 
Make sure you know the history of a used car you want including maintenance. This can be known from car care card. Dig up as much detail as possible, including whether they have been drowning, accidents, etc. down the engine. Before deciding to buy, ask an expert mechanic to check it out.

Test drive is essential 
Try to get a chance to test drive as far as possible with different variations in the way. It could also try the area where the car will be used.

Open the hood and see if there is a burst pipe, a worn belt, the spilled oil 
Sit in the driver's seat, and check if all the indicators work fine, as well as indicator lights. Check also for signs of damage due to water (see tip prevent catastrophic aftershocks). Check the safety system, ranging from seat belt, head restrain, roof structure, child seat anchors.

Similarly visibility and emittance headlights. It can be done during a test drive. Try to drive at a speed of 60-80 km / h and feel whether the replacement teeth can be soft, the steering wheel always straight, remained stable when braking and when cornering too smooth

Be careful with odometer fraud 
This is often done rogue sellers who want to increase the value of cars it sells. So do not be fooled by the numbers listed on the odometer.

Now it's time to set up your new car paymentWhen choosing to credit, the safest course is to first determine how big the financial ability to pay the monthly installments. The easy way, installment should not be more than 20% of income per month after deductions expenses. Calculate the cost of care, taxes, insurance and operational.

Pay deposit of at least 10% of the price of the car. Less than that, the credit provider will doubt your financial capabilities. So if you have the cash, it is better to use for a down payment. This step will also reduce the principal debt burden associated with monthly installments.