Follow These Hot Insider Tips When Looking for Used Cars

1. June 20, 2017 Follow These Hot Insider Tips When Looking for Used Cars The automotive industry in the United States continues to experience growth. In the year 2015 alone, over 38 million used cars were sold. It marked a significant increase from the previous year and was noted as the highest selling record since 2007. Even so, the process of finding the right used car can be a daunting task. Fortunately, auto insiders have compiled a list of tips to follow when you’re shopping for used cars. Page | 1

2. Decide on a Budget Estimate Think of how much you want or can afford to spend on a used car. Now, the trick here is to decide on a range of price from lowest to highest, not just one specific number. Though it’s good to have a number in mind, you want to also create a little bit of wiggle room. If you find the car that meets your needs, you don’t want to give it up just because it’s a little bit higher than the number you had set. List the Things You Need and Want Would you like to have a manual or automatic transmission? Petrol or diesel? Make a list of these things so you won’t be overwhelmed with choices once you view the options. Divide that list into the things that you need and want. Simply put, the things that you need are really the basics, such as how many seats or how much trunk room you need in a car. The things that you want, on the other hand, are the extras. For example, you may be an environmentalist and opt for a hybrid or an electric car as opposed to traditional ones. This differentiation will help you to match the car of your choice to your budget. Know the Best Time to Buy The great thing about buying used cars is that you can bargain on the car you want. If you are buying from a private seller, most likely there will be no price difference whether you are buying it today, tomorrow, or next week. However, there are likely more attractive perks when buying used cars from a dealership. A dealership often offers finance packages, such as a trade-in. They may also have a sale or clearance period. Avoid weekends or the first week after payday, as those are typically the busiest time at a dealership. Go on weekdays where you can take your time to negotiate and the sales representative can focus his attention on you, too. Page | 2

3. Check the Vehicle Once you have settled on the car you like, it’s time to look under the hood. If this hands-on approach is not your thing, you should at least view the vehicle history report. In there will be all the data regarding anything that ever happened to the car such as its service history and if it has ever been involved in a traffic accident. Don’t forget to give the car a test drive to see your compatibility with the car beyond what is written on paper. After you have done all this and reached a deal with the dealership, don’t forget to process the paperwork. This includes signing contracts and additional items, such as warranty information. Once you’ve got it all done, you can drive home and celebrate your new used car! About Toyota of Orange: Since 1971, Toyota of Orange has been catering to all automotive needs of people of Orange County, CA. We are the industry leader for Toyota certified new and used cars, and we provide an extensive selection of auto parts to meet every customer’s need. Visit our dealership for a test drive today! Sourcesss Buying a Used Car, TheAA.com 10 Steps to Buying a Used Car, Edmunds.com Page | 3