Buying a car is a responsible business, therefore, it is necessary to think over many points before buying. Including that, how to save on buying a car, while not sacrificing comfort and safety. The most successful option, buy a car on MayMayCars, but it is necessary to adhere to the recommendations, which are given in this article.
so, first of all, you should develop a kind of plan:
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Select the make and model of the car. Of course, primary attention is paid to operational characteristics, exterior and other necessary parameters. In terms of price, don't forget, that problems can be "hidden" behind the affordable price of a car of a certain brand, such, as difficulties with the selection of parts in Ukraine (in some cases, they have to be ordered from abroad, which is not always beneficial), or expensive maintenance in the future.
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Determine the minimum and maximum amount of purchase costs.
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to think, whether a new car will be bought at a dealership, or a car, which was in use.
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Make a list of reliable dealers, car selection specialists or look for ads for sale, which are trustworthy. It is optimal to find out this information from friends and acquaintances.
Already after that, a good time for the purchase is selected. It is advisable to do this on the weekend or during vacation: in conditions of lack of time, the buyer may lose attention, and not to pay attention to various nuances, example, imposition of goods and related services in the dealership or defects in cars hidden by the seller, which is bought "from hand".
Peculiarities of purchasing a car at a dealership
With this option, the car will cost more, than when buying a used vehicle, but, methods of saving when buying a car from a dealer still exist:
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Go to the center, clearly knowing your needs. Sellers, noticing the buyer, which is still in thought, may try to sell an unpopular make or model, or vice versa, to impose the purchase of an unreasonably expensive copy.
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Turn the rivalry between car dealerships to your advantage. It is worth choosing several dealerships, and look closely at their proposals. There is no need to be ashamed to openly compare the offers of competing salons in conversations with managers. To keep the buyer, they will do their best, including discounts, bonuses or additional services for free.
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"Hunting" for discounts at the end of reporting periods. End of the month, quarter or year is the perfect time, because managers are the most "susceptible". Sellers, being interested in selling the car for a high premium at the end of the reporting period, with a significant probability will go to meet the buyer, because their profit depends on the success of the operation.
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Do not plan the purchase of a car at the beginning of the calendar year or the moment of the start of sales of new models. Managers have a lot of time before the reporting period, to earn a bonus, and therefore you can hardly expect discounts from them.
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Read the documents carefully, especially, small font. So, to reduce the cost, you can refuse expensive mats or additional equipment in the package in favor of a cheaper one - sometimes in a verbal conversation, sellers deliberately "forget" to tell about this.
And one more recommendation - bidding. Asking about a possible discount does not cost money, and the probability of receiving it is equal to fifty percent, and if you don't ask at all, the probability of saving is zero.
Nuances of buying a car on the secondary market
First, take a close look at the condition of the car. If there is no experience of self-assessment, you can go for a car inspection together with a familiar auto mechanic or specialist, who deals with such consultations. Every detected defect, if from is not critical (i.e, it will not be more expensive to fix, than the discount received) - this is already a benefit. If everything is fine with the car during the initial inspection, it will not be superfluous to check it additionally at a verified service station. It's not just for that, to find flaws and get a discount, but also to not face an unpleasant surprise in the form of the need for repairs even after the purchase (what, as you know, not free).