The Ultimate Guide To Buying A Used Car

The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Used Car Step 1: Research of buyers will spend between l and 3 months shopping for a car before making a final decision It's important not to leave out any expenses when you are creating your vehicle budget. You'll be able to find budgeting tools & templates online to 24 help you through the process. SUV CONVERTIBLE CROSSOVER A good choice for adventurers who want to enjoy life. Great for the family driver! For the soccer mom who formerly owned a minivan. WHICH CAR SHOULD YOU CHOOSE? Muscle Car Sedan A choice for mechanics and automotive history buffs. Perfect for the practical driver who values dependability and safety. Research has shown that there has been a 20% increase in the past 5 years in the number of cars on the road that are 16 years or older,and a 29% increase in cars that are between 5 and 10 years. AutoTrader.ca, AutoNet.ca and Kijiji are some great resources for finding a used car online! TOP 3 FREQUENTLY PURCHASED USED CARS IN CANADA: Honda Civic Ford Fusion Hyundai Elantra Step 2: Shopping Before heading to a dealer, you'll need to assess your needs. Ask yourself how many passengers you'll be carrying, if you'll be driving on snow and ice, if you need all-wheel drive, and if fuel economy is important to you. Weigh your buying options: Finance it with the dealer Take out a bank loan Pay it in full upfront Should you buy from a ? private seller or dealership? PRIVATE DEALERSHIP PROS PROS Vehicle will likely cost less Fully inspected vehicle Quick sale Peace-of-mind Usually well-maintained Great selection of vehicles CONS CONS Might be more expensive than a private seller No warranty or guarantee Required to meet with a Less room for negotiation stranger Seller might not be totally Sales team might be pushy honest There are tons of online tools that will help you get a sense of how much owning a car will cost annually. CAA has a great driving costs calculator tool! caa.ca/car_costs/ When's the best time to buy a used car? JANUARY MARCH APRIL MAY 1 1 1 1 Research has shown that most dealers drop their prices quite frequently during these months! Step 3: Buying COLORS Power, luxury White is Canada's Mature, ordinary sophistication most popular car color! Family Sporty, fun Young TOP 4 THINGS TO CHECK BEFORE BUYING Functionality of interior features Under the hood for engine sounds Exterior & interior damage Under the car for fluid leaks TEST DRIVE CHECK: Comfort of Feel of the Functionality of Strange the ride steering wheel the brakes sounds SOURCES http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/what-car-color-says-about-you-l.aspx http://www.icoarcanada.ca/most-popular-used-cors-canada.htm http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/18-tip-checklist-test-driving-a-used-car-laspx http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/top-10/top-10-tips-on-how-to-test-drive-used-cars.html http://www.mojomotors.com/blog/best-times-of-the-year-to-buy-a-used-car/ http://thechronickeherald.ca/wheelsnews/32136-average-age-of-vehicles-on-canodian-roads-increasing-desrosiers http://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/10-steps-to-finding-the-right-car-for-you.html http://coa.ca/car_costs/ http://www.theglobeandmailcom/globe-drive/news/industry-news/why-white-is-the-most-popular-car-colour-but-drivers-are-ready-for-colour/article24940199/ http://cacomplex.com/sports/2013/09/what-type-of-car-you-drive-says-about-you/ http://www.dmv.org/buy-sell/used-cors/dealer-vs-private-purchase php http://autos.jdpower.com/content/buying-tip/aY3OSRy/pros-and-cons-of-buying-a-used-car-from-a-private -party-seller.htm fy in 8* 416- 231- 7227 www.autotrainingcentre.com 1-800-458-7473 Automotive Tube TRAINING CENTRES %48%