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If you are thinking about changing your car, there are several points which you need to consider before taking the plunge, some of these issues may take a little while to research, but a few hours spent on the internet finding out more about cars, insurance and generally getting a feel of the current market could save you money and time in the long run. With hard times upon us, most people are opting to invest in a used car or a nearly new car rather than buying brand new off the forecourt, losing money on their vehicle directly the minute they drive away. However buying a used car has its pitfalls and this is why research may pay dividends. There are many ways in which to buy a used car these days, main dealerships, internet, brokers, car auctions and independent car supermarkets, there are still a few honest John's out there so avoiding dodgy dealers is important and using a reputable source is advisable. Purchasing through private sales is not advisable unless you know what you are looking for or have a mechanic check over the car initially and perform a vehicle history check, which will inform you if there is any outstanding finance due, whether the car has been stolen, is an insurance write off, genuine mileage and many more essential knowledge about the specific car. Before visiting any car sales make sure you know what your maximum budget is, know what you can afford and stick to it, have a clear view of the car size you want to buy whether for business or pleasure and what you need from that car in order to make it a viable purchase, know whether you can afford to enter into a finance package to increase your budget. The benefits of buying a used car from a main dealership are these, main dealers usually offer part exchange and free valuation service, this means that they will be able to value your existing car and offer you a good price against the sale of a newer or more expensive car from their stock. Bear in mind that the price you get from part exchange will be much lower than what you would expect from a private sale. The ticket price of a car at a used car dealers will always be the most expensive price they can put on the car, this may not necessarily be the price which you pay if you are prepared to haggle, don't be afraid to haggle as long as you keep it sensible, most dealers are prepared for a little bartering and this is often reflected in the initial ticket price. Larger dealers may also provide a period of warranty after the car is purchased, always enquire as to what the warranty period is, what it covers and what checks have been made to the car prior to your purchasing such as oil, brakes, tyres. In some cases as with nearly new cars warranty can extend to as much as a year's cover, which sometimes comes with a full AA or RAC vehicle check. Take the car for a test drive, test driving a car will let you get a feel of the car and how it drives, know what you want from the car in terms of handling, such as acceleration and braking, gear change and visibility, also think about comfort, seat adjustment, all round legroom, storage and boot space and if it has a working entertainment systems such as CD Radio player, or air conditioning. Being comfortable with all these points means you will be happy with your purchase should you choose to buy. Once you have found the perfect used car, are happy with its reliability and performance, have established a price and agreed a warranty period, proceed with the purchase knowing you have covered all the bases you set out to achieve, keeping within your budget.
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