Just passed your driving test? Chances are that you will be looking to buy second hand cars which are economical to run and classed in a lower tax bracket. Although it's not just new drivers which are opting to purchase second hand, so why choose used?
In these times of financial difficulty we are all looking to save a few pennies and perhaps shop for bargains rather than paying top whack for everything, this is no different when it comes to buying a car. Upgrading your car does not necessarily mean having to buy a brand new car straight off the forecourt, not when there are so many opportunities to buy second hand cars of brand new standard, except with a few miles on the clock.
Most reputable second hand car dealers will have all their cars vehicle checked to makes sure of a cars authenticity, ensuring car history is up to scratch and there are no hidden shocks in store. The will also put the car through rigorous safety checks ensuring everything is working properly, perhaps even providing a new MOT if one is due. If all of these checks having been performed you are almost guaranteed a car in good working order.
Combined with this often a period of warranty is allocated to second hand cars, the warranty period may vary depending on value of the car, but this period provides piece of mind that in the initial stages of owning your car, should anything go wrong, you can take it back to the dealers from where you bought it and they should be able to fix the problem.
Part exchange is also an advantage when trying to change your car, being able to trade in your existing vehicle against the car you wish to purchase, usually a car dealer will give you a fair book price for your car, it might not be as much as if you sold your car privately, but it saves the hassle of having to advertise your car and wait for people to take interest.
Nowadays shopping for second hand cars can leave you spoilt for choice, used car supermarkets stock hundreds of cars to choose from, cars as young as a year old can be found on their forecourts, being able to test drive cars is often a bonus, being able to get the feel of a car before purchasing. Often the way a car feels or drives is what makes a person either love or hate it so a test drive in most cases is essential.
Most of these used car supermarkets and second hand car dealers will be able to offer finance options, so if you haven't quite saved enough you can always finance your car making monthly payments to cover the cost. Before entering into a finance deal it is a good idea to know interest rates and APR purely so you are confident you are getting a good deal.
So when it comes to replacing your car, instead of purchasing brand new and losing money on your vehicle as you drive it off the forecourt, why not consider the benefits of buying a second hand car with a nearly new feel.
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