Of All The Cars For Sale At The Moment, Which One Should You Choose?

Purchasing a vehicle is not as straightforward as you may think! While we all dream about driving that brand new luxury automobile off a showroom floor, it goes way beyond looks when it comes to deciding about the right vehicle for you! There are so many cars for sale nowadays that the choice is virtually endless, and you have to have a good idea of what to look for before you even start searching. When it comes to pre-owned vehicles, making the right choice can be even harder because there are more factors to consider. Here are some tips that will help you to make a more informed decision about which one of the cars for sale to pick.

·         Check Your Needs: There is no point in investing in a flashy two-seater if you have two children. Different people have different needs for their vehicles, and your needs will dictate the type of vehicle that is the most suited to your lifestyle. Do you regularly go camping or need a vehicle to transport large objects in? Do you travel short or long distances? Do you live in the city or on a farm with bad roads? You have to take an objective look at your lifestyle and then decide on the type of vehicle that will fit right into that lifestyle.

·         Budgeting: Once you know what type of vehicle you will need, you have to determine how much you have available to spend. If you are opting for finance, it could be a good idea to check with financial service companies how much they would be willing to lend you, as well as what the interest rates and repayments are. A lot of businesses that specialise in cars for sale will offer the option of organising finance, but often, these deals come at added cost. The best thing is still to purchase a vehicle cash, but because cars are expensive, it is highly unlikely that this will be possible. Ensure that you save up enough for a substantial deposit, however, because the less you pay upfront, the more you end up paying back in instalments.

·         Check Out the Service History and Distance Travelled: The amount of kilometres on a vehicle is more important than the age of the vehicle. If a vehicle is only three years old, but already has 120,000km on the clock, it is probably not a great idea to purchase it. Or, if the vehicle is ten years old, but only has 50,000 on the clock, it could be a good buy. The service history is also important to show that the vehicle has been maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A clean service history will usually indicate a more reliable vehicle.

·         Roadworthiness and Certification: It is vital that the car is roadworthy. Otherwise, you will be responsible for putting it through roadworthiness testing. Refuse any offer of a discount in exchange for doing the roadworthiness testing yourself, because there may be a lot more wrong with the vehicle than you think, and then you will end up paying more to get it roadworthy than you expected! You also have to ensure that the vehicle has not been stolen. Only dealing with reputable dealers, such as Atterbury Motors will ensure that all the checks have already been carried out, and that all the relevant documentation will be in place as proof.

Once you have done all the above and made your choice out of all the cars for sale, you can then start the payment process, have the vehicle transferred into your name, and enjoy your new car! If you are looking for reliable, high-quality models of cars for sale in Gauteng, come and check out our range at Atterbury Motors!