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The appeal of a new car is strong. There’s the smooth acceleration, the shiny new fittings, the allure of gadgets and technology, not to mention that new car smell. Although this is appealing, have you considered what the advantages might be of buying a used car? Do the pros outweigh the cons? If you’re considering purchasing a new-for-you car, then there are more than a few reasons that a pre-loved car might be the right choice for you. It’s definitely worth doing your research and looking at sites like Calder Motor Company so you’re going in with your eyes open.
Cost
One of the most significant advantages of buying a used car over a brand new one is the money you’ll save. You’ve heard of depreciation, and the old adage that a car halves its value the moment you drive it out of the dealership? Well, it’s still true. It’s why you can buy a 2007 Porsche for the price of a 2011 Honda. If you’re thinking of trading in, or selling a vehicle, there are plenty of sites which will value your car. They’re also worth looking at if you’re purchasing a used car so you can get an idea of what the dealers are paying.
Faults
Whilst there are significant advantages in buying a new car in terms of the technological advances that have been made in recent years, particularly in the area of fuel efficiency, too much technology might not be a good thing. The majority of break downs are due to electrical faults in new cars – and they aren’t easy to repair at the side of the road. A used car may not have the seat-warmers and parking gauge of a newer model, but it’s less likely you’ll be stumping up for costly repairs if something does go wrong. Make sure you know the pitfalls to avoid when you’re getting your pre-loved car and you shouldn’t have any trouble.
Energy Efficiency
By purchasing a used car, you are preventing the vehicle being scrapped with a large amount of its component parts potentially going to landfill. Reuse and recycle are the mottos of 2020, and this is equally true for vehicle buying. The manufacture of rubber, glass, plastic and metal all contribute to the huge carbon footprint making the component parts of a new car entails. When you buy a used car, you are avoiding the carbon footprint that getting a brand-new car leaves behind.
Buy Nearly New
If neither brand-new or used is sitting quite right with you, then purchasing an almost new car could be a good compromise. These are cars that have been in a dealership’s demonstration car line-up, or have been part of their pre-registered stock (cars which have been notionally bought by the dealership in order to meet sales targets).
The key thing to remember when you’re purchasing a car – whether new, used, or otherwise – is that it’s a buyer’s market. Set your budget and stick to it. If one car falls through, or you’re being pushed to spend more than you want, walk away. There’ll be another car that’s just as good round the corner.
