You need a new car. Weather it is your first car, or you are a regular buyer, it always pays to get some expert advice.
cartrade's buying and selling guide does just this, offering useful tips to everyone, from your legal standing to delivery.
Before you go any further you need to consider one thing.Is the car you are looking for suitable for your needs? It may sound like a simple question-but it is so easy to get distracted by flash or impractical cars when you're looking for a new car.
Prioritise what you really need in a car. Is it space or pace? Looks or practicality. There is no point in buying a roadstar if you need to carry more then one person at a time. Likewise, why buy a big clumsy off-roader if you are a city dweller?
The days of old dodgy motors and salesman in sheepskin coats and white shoes are thankfully numbered. Modern car dealers of today are reputable.Bound by laws and regulations that ensure their cars are "honest".
Buying from a dealer (trading in cartrade.com.au ads)means that you are protected by authorities such as, Motor Car Traders Act and Consumer Affairs Goods Act.Put simply this means that goods must meet an acceptable standard.
Franchised outlets will have the pick of the best used cars on the market, and offer most comprehensive warranties.Using any dealer is convenient, as you can browse at your leisure-and if you can not find what you are looking for, going back in a week will reveal new stock. There is also an opportunity to sort out your trade-in, Finance,Insurance and Servicing, all "under one roof". Convenience indeed.
There is a down side though, you will pay a higher window price. But you will get what you paid for.
Buying Private
If paying for the services from the dealer doesn't really appeal, there is always a private route. The man on the street has no overheads, no legal obligations,and offers no warranties. As a result the costs will be lower.
There can be certain risks involved however as unscrupulous sellers may use private sales to off-load badly repaired cars and in some case stolen cars. But don't let this put you off. If you are sensible, buying privately can have you motoring for lot less then if you had chosen to buy from a dealer. Be sure to purchase a REVS (register of encumbered vehicles)certificate, this is the only safeguard you will have that the vehicle has a clear title plus you can also check for damage reports and stolen car check V Check NOW
But you need to be aware of the following
You have less legal come-back then you do through a dealer.Cars advertised for private sale must display a registration number that is as far as the legal obligations go.
The checks that dealer is compelled to make by law aren't a benefit in a private sale. This can be expensive if you choose to go the full professional inspection route.
You won't get a warranty
You can not trade your car which means you must either sell it privately or dispose of it at trade prices to an auction or a dealer.
As long as you make the right checks, buying a car can be rewarding and satisfying it just requires more work.
Private Buyers Hotline
Certain unscrupulous dealers may pretend to be private sellers to avoid their legal obligations, and in some cases to get rid of the faulty or overpriced vehicles. It is our policy at cartrade.com.au not to accept private adverts from traders advertising as private sellers. If whilst you are looking for a car at cartrade.com.au you experience a trader advertising as a private seller. Please call us on (03)9790 5322 and we will take an appropriate action.
Other Buying Options
Dealer and private classified sales are not your only options. Shop around for the options that suit you.
Here are couple of other options worth considering:
Auctions
Car auctions used to be preserve of traders.Bulk selling anything from nearly new stock, through rental fleets and unwanted trade-ins, can wield some serious bargains for private buyers who do thier homework.
Without an opportunity to test drive a car or contact the previous owner, it's a risky route, and there is a little legal protection.If you are new to the auctions,it's always best to take an experienced buyer or someone who knows about cars and do a dry run first. You need to pay the balance as well as auction fees. Not for the faint hearted.
Auto Supermarkets
A growing trend in motor retailing, car supermarkets offer "pile them high and sell'em cheap'buying experience.New, nearly new or dealer excess stock and imports are all offered for less then you will pay at the main dealer.
Options are limited and you will mainly buy the "bread and butter" models. they may be cheap but car supermarkets rarely offer after sales support such as servicing, however you will be legally protected and you will get the statutory warranty. You can also trade your car in.
Internet
Information superhighway has become a viable option for finding your new car.At cartrade.com.au you will find fresh cars all the time and if you want something different and you can not find it, just submit to our 'Auto Alert'
cartrade's buying and selling guide does just this, offering useful tips to everyone, from your legal standing to delivery.
