When you are looking to buy a used car, no doubt you will be confused with all of the deals that are on offer, and certain dealers do want to attract you to buy a certain car.  You should review some tips that are available to you before actually deciding to go ahead and buy an actual car.  Through your research, you will find that there are many different things that you will need to remember when you go to see different dealers and compare their prices for their cars.  After doing this research and understanding all the tips that you should be looking for, you will be able to easily identify which dealer offers the best value on a particular car, you will also be able to pat yourself on the back for finding a great dealer that resulted in a great deal for your car.

You will have probably seen the different car dealers out there that offer different services to individuals; however, you should be aware that there are many so called ‘dealers’ that are not in fact trustworthy and should not be considered.  So, there should be a few different things that you should consider when you are looking to find a dealer to purchase your used car.

A Dealers Reputation

You should check that the dealer(s) that you are considering to go and buy a used car from actually have a good reputation for buying and selling cars. This means that such dealers should have been established for a considerable amount of time and that they have been working with and have a list of satisfied customers. This track record of the dealer will be vital when looking into choosing the right dealer to buy your used car from, as if they have a good reputation and track record, then the dealer has generally been in business for quite some time and is expected to stay in business for a number more years; therefore, increasing value, responsibility, and interaction with the local community.

Warranty is Important

As well as price and reputation of the dealer, you should also look at the warranty length and value that the dealer will be offering with the sale of the used car, and these are generally 6 months to 1 year, if not a lot longer. If the dealer offers you no warranty at all, then you shouldn’t buy a car from them, as a warranty is their view of how long they believe the car to last before there is any possible trouble with the car – it will probably mean that they are looking to sell the cars off cheaply and are not bothered about whether you have a problem or not.  However, you should also look at the details of the warranty, as you will be better off getting a high class warranty for a length of 6 months that covers a lot of items, rather than a warranty that lasts for 1 year, but covers virtually nothing.

The Dealer Needs To Be Committed

When people look at a sales job or role, they will often find that the main area is to basically sell something to the customer, with many believing that the salesperson will sell something to the customer even if it is something that the customer doesn’t even want. When you are looking for the right dealer, and specifically the right sales team, you will want to see that they want to work with you, but also want to work at getting the correct car and deal for you; they should make recommendations based on the information you provide them. This will be the right type of dealer who you should be looking for, one who is particular about satisfying the needs and wants of their customers.

Friends Recommendations

You should ask your friends for recommendations of suitable dealers they have worked with in the past, but you should be cautious of the information that you receive from them.  Using someone who is recommended is generally a good option, as the person who you receive the recommendation off will have tried and tested the service and rapor with the dealership.  However, you should be sure to get at least two opinions from friends on their best and worst dealer, that they would and would not choose to go to, in order to find a good dealer.  Resulting from these recommendations, you should place dealers into two plies – those who you will deal with and those of who you won’t. 

Review Rates and Terms

Carrying out a little research on dealerships within your local area is always a good thing.  When you do look at a couple of dealers, you will be able to see if they are in competition with one another, and if they are able to offer better rates and terms than other dealers in the area. You should compare warranty policies, charges and different ‘add ons’ that dealerships offer, and this will be of great value when you have two dealers offering similar quality; but, some points will more than likely affect your decision.