Used cars for sale
Read on for information about used cars for sale
Used cars for sale can be found all over New Zealand in car yards, online, auction yards and private sales. Used cars are a common choice in today tough economic times, buying a used car saves a lot of money and is not as bad as some people think. A used car doesn’t mean its old, a brand new car could be used for a year or two and then sold, this would be considered a ‘used car’ but it is near new.
Used cars can be easily found and a lot of car yards dedicated to selling used cars. It is important when buying a used car to ensure you get a mechanical check preformed on it, this will ensure you don’t buy a ‘lemon’. A lemon is a car that turns out to be a bad purchase with many defects arising after purchase. Avoid buying a lemon by inspections, and ensuring you know all the details about the car.
You can find details about the cars history from the seller, as well as online resources such as CarJam. Another good idea is to research the car online, by doing so you can learn about its features any common faults that may arise and other useful information.
When buying a used car, keep in mind that buying from a car yard or dealer will ensure you are covered under the Consumers Guarantees Act, this ensures that you are not being misled in anyway. It covers all automobiles (cars, trucks etc.) sold by someone that is considered in trade. The car yards or dealer does not need to be registered for this act to be in place. When buying privately you are not covered under this act, you are at the peril of the seller and of your research through inspections and online research.
Be wary when looking at Used cars for sale!