New tools to make car trading easier for buyers
With the economy becoming more stable, more people are looking to buy a new car. New car sales in Australia have risen 18 per cent in the last year, and used cars are also as popular as ever. Gone are the days when buyers looking to buy a car had to trawl their local newspapers and trading posts for advertisements, then haggle with dodgy private sellers until they found a deal they wanted. These days, there are a number of services available to car buyers looking for both new and used cars.
• What’s my trade-in worth? – ok this is a good one…you call the dealer and ask for a price expecting your car to be worth marginally less than when you purchased it 5 years ago – no such luck! Here’s the news, cars depreciate at a fast rate – this is influenced by more than the great condition you believe your vehicle is in. There are 2 authorities on used vehicle values in Australia, the Glasses Guide and the Red Book. However neither of these companies actually buys or sells cars. Use the information they provide as a guide and work with your dealer to ensure you’re happy with the change-over price. Choose your dealer before you choose your car! Alternatively you can always try and sell the car yourself; most dealers will hold a car under contract allowing you the opportunity to sell your trade privately
• Car Sales websites – Car sales website have been around for a while, but are getting more and more useful and easy to use. New and improved tools let users compare cars, and refine their searches by car model, type, year, kilometers, colour, location, and price. Most websites list both used and new cars for sale in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, and other major cities around the country. Regardless of the site where you view your car you’ll ultimately have to talk to the seller to arrange a viewing and test drive.
Used Cars? That is always a question a car buyer would ask. Start by looking at preowned cars for sale.
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