A simple guide to the right car
Buying your next car is one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make so you need to ensure you’re fully committed to the task.
The chances are you’ll be seeing a lot of your next car over the next few years so you need to ensure you’re happy with your choice. The average cost of a used car in the UK is between £8,000 and £9,000 which is a lot of money in anyone’s book. Therefore, you need to make sure that the car you buy not only suits your needs but also fits your budget. The team at DesperateSeller thought we’d give you some useful advice to help you make sure you find the perfect car.
The first thing you need to know is your budget. When you’re setting your budget it’s important not to solely think of the price of the car. You also need to consider the on-going costs such as fuel and maintenance. There are also other costs associated with owning a car such as insurance and servicing. A factor that a lot of car buyers forget about is vehicle depreciation. Vehicle depreciation is the amount of money your car will lose over time. Why not take a quick look at used car adverts for the car you are looking to buy but at older ages to give you a rough idea of how your car may or may not depreciate.
Once you have set your budget and you know exactly what you have to spend you need to assess what you need from a car and not what you want from a car. For example, think about what you want to use the car for and how many passengers may need to travel with you. Do you have a long commute to work or are you just looking for a car to get you to the local shops? Are you looking for performance or is saving money at the pumps important to you? After you ask yourself these kinds of questions you will soon discover what type of car suits both you and your lifestyle.
Try to stop your desire taking control of your head. It’s very easy to pick a car simply because of its styling or status. However, this may very well lead to you exceeding your budget. Remember let your needs dictate your buying decision. Once you have a selection of cars that tick the boxes then look at cars that say something about who you are.
There’s no right way to choose a car as we’re all so different. A car that suits your needs may seem a totally absurd choice to another car buyer. DesperateSeller allows you to browse thousands of used cars without having to make any sudden commitment. Finding the right car for you is easy as we provide all the information you need to make the right decision. Once you know what car you want then carry out a more detailed search for a car that’s local to you. When you think you’ve found that perfect car then simply go ahead and contact the seller for a test drive– the rest is down to you. Feel free to start browsing our wide selection of cars available for sale.
