How Old Should a Used Car Be?

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How Old Should a Used Car Be?
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Table of contents

• How Old Should a Used Car Be?
• What should everyone look for in a used car?
• Which is better? New or used?
• What should everyone look for in a used car
  dealership in Toronto?
• Should a used car be bought from a private seller
  or through a dealership in Toronto?
• What are the advantages of buying from a used car
  dealership?

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How Old Should a Used Car Be?

• The option between getting a used car and a new
  car is not an easy choice, but the decision to
  save money is a good one, not to mention that
  its a little easier on the environment! The
  question after deciding on a new car is just how
  old should that used car be? There is the ideal
  of about a year, but there can be advantages to
  one thats only six months old and there are
  advantages to buying a vehicle that six years
  old! So, which choice is the better option?
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• The answer to that question really depends on the
  person buying the vehicle. Age and mileage are an
  important component of buying a used car and
  directly contribute to the price. A car that is a
  year old, for instance, will already be twenty to
  thirty percent cheaper than a new car. This is
  good news for a used car buyer, who can save as
  much as half the value of a car thats only four
  years old. Age is a definite factor in the
  purchase of a used car, but so it mileage.

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• A favorite expression of many people is that its
  not the years that affect them, but the mileage!
  This is also true of most used vehicles out
  there. A quick search of used car dealerships
  will reveal that a five-year-old car with twenty
  thousand miles on it is going to cost more than
  an identical model with forty thousand miles
  reading on the odometer. Why is that? Because the
  more mileage a car has on it, the less it has
  left on it. So, the logic is that the first car
  will last longer than the second, although its
  the same model.
• So, now that everyone understands age and
  mileage, the question becomes how much money does
  a person have in their pocket and what can they
  afford to pay? One can always make a down payment
  on their used car, but the question that really
  affects the price is just how much money they
  have to spend every month on their new vehicle.
  Knowing how much they can put into a car payment
  is one of the most important parts of determining
  what they can get. Some may be able to easily
  afford to buy a car thats just a year old, while
  others might find them struggling to make the
  payments on a seven-year-old car.

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• The final contributing factor is to determine
  exactly what the car is for. If someone just
  wants a car to get back and forth to work, they
  might consider an older car since their needs are
  simple. A person whos going to rely on their
  vehicle to go many places in the city every day
  of the week might want to buy a vehicle thats no
  more than four or five years old. People who are
  planning on making long trips might want the
  reliability of a car thats just one or two years
  old.
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• In the end, always check the mileage along with
  the age of a used car, first!

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What should everyone look for in a used car?

• It seems to always be the one question that
  people ask whether its a used car or a new
  vehicle. Which is the best one to have? The truth
  is that opinions always vary about which car is
  the best and no one will ever find unanimous
  agreement on one make or model. The truth is that
  the better question to ask is what one should
  look for in a used car?
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• Always look for a reliable, reputable dealership
  for a used car. This means looking up reviews and
  scores online. It only takes five minutes to look
  up a number of these scores and see what people
  and businesses think of a dealership. This is a
  simple exercise that takes a short period of time
  and will avoid a lot of headaches in the future.

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• Make sure to have good insurance. Even with a
  used car, its important to make sure that one
  gets the appropriate coverage. People sometimes
  think that a used car means less coverage, but it
  does more than cover their vehicle. Insurance is
  there to also cover the other vehicle should it
  be the clients fault in an accident. In addition
  to this are a number of other reasons for
  coverage including fire and floods to ensure that
  a vehicle is covered for many different reasons.
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• Always compare prices before stepping onto a lot.
  Everyone has moved into the twenty-first century
  and every business has a website now, especially
  car dealerships! With a car in mind, check on the
  dealerships in the area as to what they have
  available. They all list the prices of the
  vehicles, the make and model, the age of the car,
  and the mileage on it. These are all important
  considerations in buying a used vehicle and
  affect the price. Some dealerships might have
  inflated prices compared to another and their
  websites are the best way to find out.

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• Dont be afraid to haggle. This doesnt mean that
  a person has to be made of iron and scream their
  way to a deal. It just means that a lot can
  happen if someone just asks a simple question
  Is the price negotiable? If the answer is no,
  then theres no harm done. Move onto the next
  question. If the answer is yes, then the person
  in question can save hundreds of dollars on their
  purchase, and maybe more.
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• Make sure the car is still the dealerships
  responsibility, at least in part. Once a purchase
  is made, the car belongs to its new owner, this
  is true. But, there should be basic assurances
  from the dealership, and in the contract, that if
  theres anything wrong with the car that the
  dealer didnt tell the new owner about, its
  usually their responsibility to fix the problem.
• And, thats it! The best advice when buying a new
  car is to be diligent, persistent, and thorough.
  That car is, after all, going to be around for a
  while!

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Which is better? New or used?

• The debate is always there for people who are
  looking to replace their vehicle. Do they get a
  new car or a used car? Should they make payments
  or should they lease? This is a good question to
  ask and the answer depends on the individual
  looking for a vehicle. There are a few different
  questions that one has to ask themselves in
  making that decision
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• First, what financial shape is a person in? This
  is the first, and most important question to ask.
  Everyone fantasizes about buying a brand new BMW
  or Porsche, but the truth is that not everyone
  can actually afford one. So, the first thing that
  people need to consider is how much money they
  have in the bank.

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• No, this doesnt mean that someone without any
  savings shouldnt buy a car. It simply means that
  they need to look at their finances and know what
  they can afford per month for payments or a
  lease. Thats the first true indicator of what
  they should look at for in a purchase.  
• For people who have enough money to make the
  monthly payments for a new car, then it is an
  option. Just remember that just because a person
  can afford four hundred dollars a month in
  payments, doesnt mean that they have to pay
  that. Saving a bit of money each month should be
  a consideration as well. A used car means lower
  payments per month and gives more flexibility to
  ones budget.
• If a budget reveals a more limited amount of
  money is going to be available at the end of each
  month, then one needs to consider a used car. A
  cars value drops the moment it leaves the lot
  and there is thousands of dollars in savings from
  buying a car that is just one year old!

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• The option for a lease should be considered,
  depending on what a person believes to be the
  best option for them. A car carries
  responsibility, but that responsibility is
  somewhat lessened with a lease. Leases will
  usually cover maintenance and repairs, but it
  also reverts back to the dealership after about
  five years. That means that over the course of
  that term, most people will have paid about
  eighteen thousand dollars on their lease and walk
  away with nothing. Thats right, a used car would
  cost about that much!
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• Second is the consideration of what is most
  important to ones self, aesthetically. A new car
  will look great and impress friends... for a
  while. The look and smell of a new car can
  influence people, but after a month that new car
  is old news! A used car is still a new car to a
  friend and it will still be a big deal, and
  without paying thousands of dollars more.
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• In the end, people who want a new car above all
  else will get it, no matter what, but used cars
  have a lot going for them and need to be
  seriously considered before making that decision
  used or new?

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What should everyone look for in a used car
dealership in Toronto?

• Buying a used car can be more trouble than buying
  new. Theres a lot of research to do in terms of
  finding a car that fits a persons needs and one
  that fits everything they require in their
  day-to-day lives. So, what should a person look
  for when looking to buy from a used car
  dealership?
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• The first and most important thing to realize
  about Toronto used car dealerships is that not
  all of them are made equal. There is a lot to be
  said about a dealerships history and that where
  everyone needs to start. Look for what people
  online have said about the dealership in the
  past. Was it positive? Was there a lot of
  negative reviews in the past? Have they won any
  awards?

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• There are, of course, always times when
  disgruntled former employees or ex-friends have
  an axe to grind and decide to take it out on
  someones business, but there wont be so many of
  them that there are hundreds of bad reviews!
  Awards for a business isnt a must, but having a
  few is better than having none. When it comes to
  positive reviews, always look for words like
  friendly, reliable, and dependable.
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• An important point to realize about used car
  dealerships in Toronto and elsewhere is that a
  good business is willing to put its money where
  its mouth is. A good dealership will allow for a
  used car to have certain warranties and
  guarantees, with no strings attached. The second
  part of that sentence is where one needs to pay
  attention. If a dealership offers a customer
  satisfaction guarantee, great, but take a good
  look at the fine print to find out what exactly
  that means!

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• Warranties are even more important than a
  guarantee. Some people eschew them as being
  worthless, but theyre also likely not to read
  the fine print ahead of time. Again, everyone has
  to make sure that they read all of the tiny
  details before they sign to ensure that they are
  getting a good deal, but warranties on cars are
  usually worth it.
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• The last, but no less important, thing to look
  for is to look for a dealership that cares about
  its customers. This is always shown through how
  they treat them. A new customer is buying a new
  car for thousands upon thousands of dollars. They
  deserve to be treated like royalty. A good
  dealership has employees and salesmen that offer
  a prospective customer a cup of coffee and a
  comfortable seat. People should be smiling and be
  friendly at every level of the deal. Even the
  manager will be friendly and be willing to have a
  quick chat with a person who is buying a new car.
  The manager is the one who is in charge and his
  or her attitude reflects on everyone else. Always
  look to them to gauge how everyone else really
  feels about working there.
• Armed with these tips, anyone can find a great
  used car dealership in Toronto.

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Should a used car be bought from a private seller
or through a dealership in Toronto?

• Looking for a used car in Toronto can be like
  looking for a needle in a haystack when it comes
  to the ideal car for ones own needs. Luckily,
  going online alleviates these issues and allows
  everyone to narrow down what they need pretty
  quickly, but there is always one lingering
  question when it comes to buying a used car does
  one buy from a private seller or does one go to a
  used car dealership?
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• There is the old idea of a used car salesman
  being untrustworthy, but theyre also rumored to
  wear plaid, which isnt true, either! The
  opposite is actually true today. Used car
  dealerships in Ontario have to adhere to certain
  practices and regulations according to government
  law. This is the first reason why a used car
  dealership is a better option as opposed to going
  for a private sale. Torontonians are afforded
  basic consumer rights when purchasing a vehicle.
  This isnt the same when it comes to a private
  seller. They dont have to adhere to many of the
  same laws, because theyre not a business.

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• Its the same issue when it comes to contracts.
  The sale of a vehicle forms a contract with the
  buyer where everyone agrees to the specifics of
  the sale and what the dealerships can be liable
  for, should something go wrong with the vehicle
  in the short term. A private seller is quick and
  easy to agree with when it comes to a used
  vehicle, but once its sold, it is sold. If a
  person discovers anything wrong with the vehicles
  afterward, they have to take the seller to a
  small claims court to recoup their losses.
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• Inaccurate information on a vehicle is what can
  lead to these kinds of misunderstandings. Used
  Car Dealerships in Toronto are usually diligent
  in ensuring that a vehicle has been properly
  researched so that a prospective buyer is aware
  of the background of the car theyre buying.
  Private sellers can be just as meticulous in
  providing a buyer all of the information
  associated with their car, they just usually
  arent particularly inclined to do so.

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• Used car dealerships are brick and mortar
  companies that are going to be there for years to
  come, and theres a certain security in knowing
  that a purchase from them means they can consult
  with a dealership after theyve gotten their
  vehicle. Although its not done very often, a
  dissatisfied customer can even return their car.
  The only issue with a private sale is that the
  seller can just disappear, especially if they
  were in the process of moving when they sold the
  car. A private seller may also be more inclined
  to ask for more than the car is worth. Even
  though the bluebook price might be accurate,
  dealerships might offer better deals for a
  specific make and model.
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• Regardless of anyones final decision, always
  ensure that proper research is done on a used
  vehicle to ensure that a good deal is made and
  one that wont involve any regrets!

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What are the advantages of buying from a used car
dealership?

• For anyone whos decided to buy a used car, they
  think of everywhere they can get a used car, so
  why go to a used car dealership? They do, after
  all, have the option to buy from the used car
  stock at a regular dealership or buy from a
  private seller. Why go to a used car dealership
  in Toronto?
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• There are a number of reasons, not the least of
  which is that a used car dealership are experts
  in their field. A dealership that primarily deals
  in new vehicles, is just that, its main focus is
  on selling to the new car market, not the used
  one. The reason why those dealerships do deal in
  used cars at all is for two reasons leases and
  trade-ins.

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• Most leases that dealerships have with their
  customers are five years, at which point the
  customer gets another car. The old car, though,
  is usually put back on the lot for resale. When
  it comes to trade-ins, they might keep it on the
  lot, but many of them theyll sell to, you got
  it, used car dealerships! So, in many cases, the
  reason why a car isnt available at a regular
  dealership is because they view it as being too
  old.
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• For those who would prefer to get an older
  vehicle, a new car dealership simply isnt an
  option. Not only that, but those old leases and
  trade-ins are of a very limited variety and
  within a deliberately set range of ages. If
  someone is looking for a used vehicle and want a
  great deal of variety, used car dealerships are
  the better option because they offer many makes
  and models and across a large range of years.

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• A dealership is also more experienced in dealing
  with used cars. Theyre more likely to be able to
  identify any issues with a make and model that
  most other dealerships may not be familiar with.
  Why is this an advantage? For those who buy from
  them, any issues with a model can be determined
  and fixed before theyre driven off the lot. Any
  other issues with a car can also be more readily
  identified and repaired, meaning that a customer
  gets their vehicle in working order again faster.
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• A used car dealership also has many advantages
  over private sellers, such as car backgrounds and
  reliability as opposed to a private citizen who
  can simply disappear after a car sale! Theres
  also the issue that a private seller wont take a
  car back and wont be willing to do any repairs
  on a vehicle after its sold. Well, not without a
  visit to a court, anyway!
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• In closing, there are many advantages to buying
  from a used car dealership, including better
  guarantees, but most of all the real reason is
  that people usually want to go to the experts for
  whatever it is theyre buying, whether its a
  service or a product. If someone needs a used
  car, then a used car dealership is the best
  option, since they are, after all, the experts!
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