Before looking at cars, it is best to have an idea of the budget we want to spend on the purchase of the vehicle and the type of car we are looking for.
Used vehicles are on the rise. Long delivery times for new cars due to a lack of microchips have led buyers to the used market, as have inflation and rising interest rates for financing. Dealers estimate that these cars have increased by an average of 15% over the past year. But do we know what the process is? What steps should you follow? How to avoid cheating? How to get the best option without regret? Ultimately, we are talking about a purchase where we are going to invest a lot of money in something that we want to use for years.
Therefore,
Marc Olive, CEO and founder of Gomotor, gives us all the keys. Before looking at cars, it’s best to get one
budget idea that we want to allocate to the purchase of the vehicle and the
type of car we are looking for: 4×4/SUV, compact, sedan, van, minivan, station wagon, coupe or convertible. This will help us narrow down the search and make the process much easier and faster.
On the second-hand or occasion car market
compare between different concessions It’s complicated, as you will never find the same vehicle. The same model will have more or less mileage and years, different colors, all kinds of equipment and therefore different prices. Therefore, the main dilemma in the second-hand market is between the models. If you like two similar brands and/or models, as some studies confirm, design and price are the most important details that help us choose one or the other.
Once you have chosen your pre-owned vehicle, the next step is to verify that all of the vehicle’s features and documentation are adequate. How should the vehicle be? Functions that may or may not work perfectly: When looking for a second-hand car, you need to look at various details, such as the condition of the body (dents, scratches, etc.)
That the mechanics are correct, and an indication of this is the warranties offered by the seller. In the case of Gomotor, all vehicles have a one-year warranty. And, last but not least, the interior of the vehicle, by checking the wear and tear on the steering wheel, pedals and seats, we can determine what kind of use the vehicle has been put through.
But the purchase does not end there, when the vehicle is ready, what is important to check before signing? Legal Issues/Paperwork to Consider: As a final step, before signing, we recommend that you request certain documentation to ensure the car is in order and free of fees or liens, especially when the sale by a private individual. Some of these documents are the maintenance booklet, in which you can see the revisions carried out, and the traffic report.
Source: La Verdad
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
