Buying a used car can be a very daunting task, but it’s a position that many of us find ourselves in when new models are just too expensive for the budget that’s been set aside. Since many used cars can be great value for money, buying a second-hand car is extremely common, but at the same time, if you’re not a mechanic, then picking out the best model on the lot becomes an impossible challenge.
The other obvious way around this is to request the help of friend who knows about cars. But not everyone has this privilege, and even if you do know a little about cars, it doesn’t mean you’ll be able to get a good price, as some sales men are just too hard to barter with.
In the past I’ve come across two basic types of used car salesmen; one that cares mostly about making a quick buck, and the other that is less interested in the amount of profit they can make, but more so about their reputation. Use car sales lots can’t relocated that easily, so I never understood why certain places would concentrate more on ripping off customers than pleasing them. I mean, there’s a large percentage of people who like to replace their cars often, and if you’ve got a reliable used car sales man to count that can always give you bargain, the chances are that you will use and recommend this contact every time the subject of buying a car is brought up.
Still, finding a trustworthy used car salesman isn’t the easiest task, especially if you know nothing about cars. Unfortunately, this is the position that most of us find ourselves in.
When looking for an honest company from which to buy used cars in Auckland, then there are few good bits of advice that can help guarantee you’re shopping at the right place.
First, ask around. Nothing is better than a recommendation you can trust. Between all the people you know who drive, it’s more than likely that one of your friends or acquaintances has purchase their vehicle from a place that gave them a great price, good aftersales service, and more importantly, sold them a car that is reliable.
Second, as already mentioned, try and find a friend who is a mechanic or knows about cars to assist you with the purchase. The chances are this person will actually enjoy helping you since they have an interest in cars. Bringing someone who knows the tell-tale signs of wear and tear, will be able to spot key problems that could end up costing you more in the future.
If you don’t’ known anyone who is mechanic, then it’s advisable to research a little bit about what to look for when buying a second-hand car in the hope that you might be able to see any glaring problems. Whilst you’re not going to become an expert overnight, you’ll probably be searching for a car for at least a few weeks, which should give you enough time to gather sufficient knowledge about buying a second car. Going in armed with the correct knowledge will also tell the salesman that you know what you’re looking for, which reduces the risk of being offered ridiculously high prices.
