Friday, January 18, 2013

User Cars Sacramento Dealers Or Private Sellers?

By Harry S. Curbin


If you want to buy a used car, you need to think of quite a few things. If you are looking for the best used cars Sacramento has to offer, you must do your research. There are both used autos Sacramento dealers and private sellers, to start with. Usually, it is best to go to a dealer, because these offer a degree of security you won't find anywhere else.

This is mainly because dealers will always perform a multi-point safety check, as well as servicing the vehicle. They will also look at the origin of the vehicle to ensure it is not stolen or registered as a Lemon. Besides this, they will usually provide you with a warranty as well. Generally, you can expect a warranty to be for at least three months. Last but not least, by buying through a dealer, you can usually have finance arranged for you, even with a poor credit history. However, there are always disadvantages too. The downside of purchasing through a dealer is that they are very expensive and that they often don't allow much room for negotiating in terms of the price.

Would it therefore be better to opt for a private seller? Not always. The pros of going through a dealer have been discussed, and these are significant advantages.

You could even decide to purchase an ex Hertz car rental vehicle from Hertz, which will guarantee you that you have a good quality vehicle. However, it is equally possible to buy from a private seller, particularly if you simply don't have the money to buy from a dealer.

When buying private, there are a couple of things you must do in order to protect yourself. You should start by making sure the price is fair. If you visit Hertz Car Sales, as well as other online tools that show a current average market value, you will know what the maximum is that you should pay for any vehicle.

If you do believe the price of the car is right, there are a few other checks you need to perform. You can do a VIN check and a registration number check online, which will tell you whether the car is stolen or a Lemon car. Last but not least, if you do buy a car from a private seller, always test drive it first. However, none of this guarantees that the car will still be fully functional in a few months' time.




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