Buying used cars can have great advantages. It saves you from expenses attached to new cars. A new car depreciates as soon as you drive of the dealer’s lot. After three years, its value is between 50 to 70% of the original price, and even less depending on the brand. The idea that a car depreciates between 15 to 20% every year makes second hand cars attractive.
The car auctions are a great place to find used vehicle. The prices are particularly cheap while the conditions of the used automobiles are still good. There are online car auctions that you can browse, when you have an access to the internet.
There are also government auctions in your local area that you can visit. Depending on the local government, some of them have created an official website for government car auctions for people who find it more convenient to shop online.
You can also visit the local dealers of cheap used cars. The car display is wide and varied. You can find cars that meet your requirements from their selection. If you are not sure of the location and name of car dealers in your community, you can skim through your telephone directory.
Cheap used cars must be in sound condition. The engine should be well-maintained and the mileage should be average. Inspect the condition of each area of the vehicle including tires and rims, carburetor, radiator, lights and the brake systems. Inside the car check every knob possible to see if everything electrical works.
In buying used cars, make certain that you know the service history of the car. There are instances in which fresh paint is used to conceal a serious dent or rusting panel. Examine the underside of the car and look for new parts, repaired areas, or damaged surfaces.
Passing a driving test is great, but it’s even better when you can go out and get your first car. You finally get the freedom that enables you to get from A to B without having to rely on friends or the public transportation system. It is wonderful just knowing that you don’t have to keep asking your mates for a lend of their cars when you need to get to some place important. But just what car is the best option for newly qualified drivers? The answer is a good quality used car.
When certain outlays such as insurance and tax are taken into consideration, used cars are always a great first time option. And a driver just passed their driving test will feel more comfortable driving a used car than they would by driving a new one. Parents of newly qualified teenage drivers will always look for a good used car for their child’s first vehicle.