In the modern Internet enabled world finding cheap used cars is easier than it's ever been. Car prices can be compared, features examined, even purchases made on sites like eBay motors and independent car sites. Understand some tips and tricks to avoid unscrupulous car sales on line.
Online doesn't mean 100% honest. People trust newspapers too much, and the same goes for the web. Just because something is written in a newspaper or mentioned on the radio doesn't mean it's 100% true. The Internet is no different. Promises can be fabricated, as can proof of those promises. Unscrupulous individuals flock to the web. All the signs of a bad deal can be hidden in the remote world of the Internet. Scratches and dents can be edited out by anyone with an image software. People ignore the normal used car precautions when buying online. Not everyone is dishonest, but be careful.
Always have a used car inspected by a good mechanic. That means driving the car to a garage. If it's an online listing where no contact is expected, hire a garage to inspect the car for you. Many shops will look at a car for you. Don't let the seller tell you where to have it checked. Get a look from someone not involved in the sale. For under $50 you can avoid problems that could cost thousands, including the money spent on the used car purchase price.
Don't haggle monthly payments, negotiate price. Force the salesman to reveal the price, not just your monthly installments. Avoid the dealer's financing because it's often a way to jack up the price. Go in with your own financing or better yet save up to pay cash for the used car. The price should be discounted for a cash buy.
Cheap used cars aren't impossible. Buyers aren't on their own when looking. Don't let a shiny pitch trick you into a bad purchase.
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