Buy A Used Car Without Compromising On Quality
A new vehicle inspection company launches a grading system that makes consumers easy to know which vehicle to buy on appearance, mileage and mechanics.
Online, October 13, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Lexington, USA : This month a new used car lots services company launched a grading system to help customers easily determine the quality and condition of used cars.
Determining which 2008 Ford Mustang or 2010 Nissan to buy is now easier for customers. The new grading system will make prospective buyers find the best vehicle from used car lots right down to the model, make and year. Sellers are also to get benefit, because they can now show standardized third-party vehicle grade to attract potential shoppers.
Most people who want to buy a new car trade in their car at one of the used car dealers. This is the path of least resistance. However, if you sell on your own, you stand to benefit far more. Of course, doing so will require a lot of effort on your part and even some cash up front.
A dealer of used car lots advises car owners a few "top tips" for selling their cars. These include:
• Fixing mechanical issues
• Getting inspection and tune-ups
• Getting a vehicle history report
• Detailing your car
• Keeping it clean
• Taking extensive photographs
• Pricing it competitively
• Listing it extensively in used car lots
A dealer even advises customers to create some amateur video recording and make smart use of web to pull in more offers and get better prices.
Do used cars have a good market? "You bet, it does because I cannot afford to buy a new car, which can cost upward of $ 20, 000", says a teenager. He is right. Moreover, the cost of insurance is much higher for a new car.
No wonder, nearly two out of every three cars sold are used cars. Buyers benefit in other ways too. Second-hand cars avoid depreciation costs that can be up to 40% in the first two years. Besides, buyers are able to afford more options and luxury items.
However, where to buy one? For consumers buying a second-hand car, it is an important decision. Used car lots account for nearly 50% old cars sold annually.
Used car lots are relatively a recent development. They have a vast array of models and buyers have access to computer-aided selection.
An old hand at buying second-hand cars has a few tips for a newbie:
• Gather information smartly before you buy
• Know what you can afford
• Negotiate the best deal
What about quality? Fortunately, the Federal Trade Commission's Used Car Rules' make it mandatory for dealers to display prominently warranty sticker on all second- hand cars.
Nonetheless, the recent launch of grading system should ease buyers' worries. "Everything is accounted for", says an inspector at one of the used car lots. He adds, "The grading system accounts for bumper to bumper reviews, structural damages and even cosmetic blemishes".
Let us hope the new grading system will enablemaking a smart purchase decision a lot easier.