Getting the Right Price for Used Cars
The main reason why people buy used cars is because they cost less. It is possible to negotiate for a lower price when you are making your purchase. Before you can even start negotiating, examine the car and test drive it. Look at its logbook, MOT, service history and car tax details. The car’s identification and registration numbers should also be correct. Before you approach the seller, get all the information about the particular model you want. Read trade magazines and visit auto sites on the internet.
It is important to know what your limits are when you want to negotiate for a better price on used cars. Have about three price options before you approach the dealer. These options should include the price you would really like to pay, a fair deal and the highest amount that you are ready to part with for the purchase.
Some of the sellers who deal with used cars can be difficult but you need to remain calm and courteous during the negotiation. It is also good to reassure the seller that you can pay the amount that you are suggesting right away in cash or cheque. Do not feel guilty about negotiating for a lower price because it could actually save you a lot of money.
Make an offer and let the seller know that you are ready to leave with the car as soon as the offer is accepted. When making your offer, make sure you appear confident and calm. State a specific amount that you are willing to pay. Once you have stated your offer, wait for a response from the seller. The seller will try to get a higher price but you have to maintain the initial offer and demonstrate that you are willing to pay a deposit immediately.
The green car debate
There is a world wide debate going on behind the scenes, Should green friendly cars be paid special attention ? With motor car enthusiasts claiming that sports cars are just as important as hybrid cars, going green is on the agenda of all countries in the world at the moment but with governments pushing for special treatment for green friendly cars one has to ask whether or not this would be a fair decision.
Some goverments and car dealerships are pushing for the Toyota prius and the Honda insight and other hybird cars to be given special treatment such as, special parking spaces, use of bus and transit lanes, cheaper parking when in metered zones and the list goes on.
Sporting cars / performance cars and general motoring enthusiasts are claiming this is an unfair decision and should not be passed upon any longer, it’s hard to see this ruling being imposed firstly as it is almost impossible to control who uses what lanes and what cars are considered green friendly, some sport cars have modded engines and accessories to still fall under what is considered a green friendly “Hybrid Vehicles” in these tough economic times car owners are installing such devices as plug-in electronics to diesel conversions and even such technology as petrol to power enhancers and many more modifications to their cars in order to get more millage out of their cars, Some owners have several green friendly mods in their cars that the fall under the “Green Friendly” / “Hybrid Powered” standards and this is what has caused so much commotion.