Buying a Used
Car......... |
Richard Oliver |
If buying a used car over a
new one makes smart money sense to you, then make sure that you are buying
a good vehicle. When you buy a car from a private party you buy the car "as
is". There's absolutely no warranty. With a car from a dealer the warranty
may be limited.
Actually, there is a type of warranty you can protect yourself with which
only costs around $140 and this is how it works: After agreeing on a price,
take the car to a reputable mechanic to have it checked out. The mechanic
should charge you around $140 and go over the car with a fine tooth comb
(most sellers won't mind this and the ones that do oppose are probably trying
to hide something). The mechanic may detect things you overlooked like an
oil leak, worn brake pads, or a front end in need of alignment. Insist on
a written estimate for any problems that need correcting and then present
this to the seller for another opportunity to bargain them down in price.
Most will succumb when they see a written estimate from a reputable mechanic
like Motorcare 4WD detailing problems with their car that they were unaware
of before. In the end you get back many times your $140 inspection fee along
with your peace of mind from knowing that your new addition to the family
has a clean bill of health! This is the type of inspection we do all the
time for people. If local to us just give us a call on 3252 4039 |