Things to Consider When Looking For the Best Used Car Dealers

There are many reasons why you may need a new car. Your old vehicle is falling apart and repairs are too expensive, one of your children is graduating and you promised a new car, or you simply want to expand your fleet. Whatever the reason may be for your purchase, sometimes it is best to buy a used car instead of one fresh from the factory.

When shopping for cars, remember that there is not much difference between companies selling brand new Toyotas, BMWs, Holdens, or Hondas, and used car dealers. Melbourne, like numerous other Australian cities, has many reliable dealerships that offer some of the best used cars in the nation. They take the automotive industry extremely serious, and will do anything in their power to sell their customers quality vehicles, at competitive prices.

If you have never purchased a vehicle before, or this is the first time you are buying a used one, you may need to research the used car dealers in your area to find out which one is the best. How can you do this? Read online reviews consumers have posted, including comments about the company's:

1) Reputation: Forget about a used car dealer with a bad reputation. Only consider honest, fair, efficient, and accommodating car dealers. Ask your friends, family and co-workers if they have dealt with the used car dealer you are considering. If they did, find out if they were satisfied with the experience.

2) Services: You can go online, or call the dealership for a list of their services. These should include:
• Rigorous multi point mechanical and safety checks on all vehicles;
• 60 second loan pre-approval so you can drive-away in your new set of wheels;
• Multiple loan and refinance options - if you have a loan elsewhere, your dealership should look into the possibility of improving your rates, terms and repayment plan;
• Various payment options - they accept cheques from all major banks and credit unions, credit card payments, etc.
• A free, nationwide, 5 year warranty from Integrity Car Care;
• A 1 year RACV emergency roadside assist service plan;
• Car Locator Service - Using their national network, the dealership's team will find the right car for you;
• Door-to-door delivery service for customers who want to finalize the paperwork in the comfort of their own home;
• An online search option allowing you to see which cars are currently on the lot.

3) Price ranges: When selecting between the used car dealers in Melbourne, pick the one who is honest about their prices. You may assume that the price tag on the vehicle includes everything, but quite often that is not the case. Some car sellers will charge extra for car accessories, window tinting, paint protection, CD changers, undercarriage coating, etc.

4) Knowledgeable staff: You would not be the first to be fooled by a brand new car salesman who lacks experience and vital facts about the cars you are interested in. If you feel your clerk cannot answer all your questions promptly, simply ask to be served by someone else.

Keep all these useful suggestions in mind when you are buying used cars for sale Melbourne, and you should do just fine. Happy hunting!