How to Buy Used Cars in Trinidad and Tobago
You can find many reasons to buy a used car instead of a new one. Used cars offer many benefits at a reasonably low price. Not only low price, many used cars also offer advanced features.
Buying a used cars is like treasure hunting. You can find many used cars out there, but due to amazing deals it can be difficult to choose a good one. But, with the emergence of internet it has become a lot easier to find best deal on a used car.
Here are some steps to follow that can help you finding a good used car in Trinidad and Tobago:
Decide your Budget
If you are going to pay by taking a loan you need to be careful. If you have a tight budget you would want to spend even less. Used cars may need attention at often and it is better to reserve some money before anything serious happens. Remember that you have to spend money on registration and insurance.
It is better to use an auto loan calculator to choose a best loan.
Make your Choice
It is time to choose the car that you want to buy. Best way is to assess your needs beforehand. Think ’how you are planning to use this car and who will use this car beside you’. Are you planning to use it for long visits or nearby office? You can narrow the search by listing the features that you want to have in your car. Make a list of must have features.
Now search the car with those features.
Check Price
It is time to check the car price. Price of a car depends on many factors: Car model, year and make are some important factors to consider. Car mileage and condition are some factors that can be determinant in deciding a car price. Based on your priorities car price can vary: You can priorities some features over some other features.
Locate the Car Seller
When buying a used car there are three options that can be used: private seller, dealer and used car auction.
Look for car dealer in your area. Check for nearby location so you can easily access the car.
Check for online used cars selling sites to check who is selling a car locally. You can have a personal communication with a private seller without involvement of any dealer.
Another option is to look for local used cars auction. Buying in a used car auction can get you a competitive price. Japanese used car auction is a good place to buy used cars. Contact with a Japanese used cars exporter for the import of Japanese used cars in Trinidad and Tobago.
Check Vehicle History Report
You need to check for vehicle history repot. If you are dealing with a friend or family member, that is fine. However, if you are dealing with someone else you need to take a look at vehicle history report.
Contact the seller
It is not good to rushing to see the car, contact the seller first. Calling is helpful to verify the information. However, after calling it is time to visit the seller. Communicate with the seller and ask him questions about car. Ask different question to make it sure you are buying the right car.
Test Drive the Car
Until now, you have just looked for how to decide a car. It is time to decide if the car you are going to buy is worth the money.
You can take any of your friend or family members who knows about the cars with you to test drive the car. Take the car and check for visibility, Brakes, Acceleration, mechanical condition and ergonomics. Check the car sounds after the car stops. Focus on car sounds and note if car is making any weird sounds.
Car Inspection:
If you feel car is good while you drove, it is time to inspect the car.
No matter how much knowledge about the cars you have, it is always better to take a mechanic with you for the inspection of the car.
Negotiate the Price and Get the Paperwork Done
Negotiation is a part where many people dread. However, after doing your research and taking many things into account , negotiation should be not difficult for you. Start with a price that is lower than your maximum price. If you and your seller reach at a good price and that price is also near average price paid, you are at good.
After the finalization of price it is time to get the paperwork done.
