Buying a used car can be a long and daunting process. From\nvisiting dealerships, speaking to friends and family, and trailing through thousands\nof pages online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The way that we research cars has changed drastically due to\nthe increase of information now available online, but this has the potential to\nmake researching used cars overwhelming. This guide will provide information about\nthe steps you can take to ensure you cover all bases in the used car buying\nprocess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are plenty of online tools that can assist with your\nused car research. Tools such as Canstar<\/a> and Finder<\/a> will help you\ncompare manufacturers, finance and insurance providers which can help inform\nyour choice of car and insurer, as well as help you understand what you can\nafford. If you\u2019re undecided on the type of car you want, have a look out our\nprevious blog post on the top\nselling used cars in August<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve decided on a make and model, you can use Prices People Pay<\/a> to\ndetermine the price that you should be paying for your used car. This tool has\na range of filters which allow you to sort through different factors like year,\nlocation and buy method. This provides you with data that is backed up by\nactual used car sales prices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Using this tool is one of the most important steps in the car research process, as it ensures that the price you\u2019re looking to pay is on par with what other similar cars have sold for \u2013 essentially it can stop you from being ripped off or alert you to potential faults if the vehicle is priced too cheaply. See our blog post on how best to use Prices People Pay for research<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a range of online forums and review sites, both\nfrom consumers and experts that can assist in your research, particularly after\nyou\u2019ve selected the make or model you want to purchase. It is important when\nreading reviews to consider the source of the reviews, and understand that some\nmay be more accurate than others. Ensure that when reading reviews, they come\nfrom credible sources, and that you corroborate them with other sources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Look out for any news articles that refer to warranty issues or recall notices, you\u2019ll want to make sure you factor this into the eventual price you offer. In addition, it\u2019s best to have an estimation of servicing costs you might incur during your ownership of the vehicle as it may influence you to look for a different model. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Visiting a car dealership is a great way to properly\ninvestigate the make of car you\u2019re looking at, and could give you an indication\nof how much a used car will cost. You\u2019ll also have the option to look at\ndifferent models, and test drive the car so you get a feel for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you plan to buy your used car at auction, visiting an\nauction before you buy can help you learn about the auction process and what\nyou can expect when you\u2019re ready to buy. Keep in mind that sometimes at\nauctions, you won\u2019t be able to physically inspect the cars so it is even more\nimportant that you have already done prior research. Some auctioneers, such as Pickles<\/a>,\neven provide you photos and information online of cars about to go to auction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember when researching you need to be thorough. Begin\nyour research early in the buying process and combine a range of methods. Using\ntools like Prices People Pay will give you a holistic overview of the used car\nmarket. It\u2019s a good idea to check in with Prices People Pay throughout the\nresearch process to ensure you\u2019re on the right track.<\/p>\n","excerpt":"\nBuying a used car can be a long and daunting process. From\nvisiting dealerships, speaking to friends and family, and trailing through thousands\nof pages online. \n\n\n\nThe \u2026","category":"Tips and Guides","link":"https:\/\/pricespeoplepay.com.au\/blog\/2021-guide-on-how-to-research-used-cars\/","image":"https:\/\/pricespeoplepay.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-design-86-1024x536.png","author":"Tanim Ahmed","categories_list":"Tips and Guides<\/a>"}2. Explore reviews<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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