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[U132]Used Car Purchase Agreement

by Peter Kenny, Pet

Buying a new car can be a very exciting time, and those that are moving away from an unreliable, possibly even unsafe vehicle to a new, reliable, and safe one probably can't wait to get their hands on their new pride and joy. However, cars cost a lot of money and in the current financial climate most people simply don't have the free cash to splash out on a new vehicle without some form of financing. Luckily there are a number of options available for those looking to finance a new vehicle, and you should research the options carefully in order to ensure that you get the best deal for your needs.

Different car finance options offer different pros and cons, and whereas some may be suitable for your needs you may find that other options are not well suited to your needs. Your financial status, available deposit levels, credit status, and other factors will help to determine which option is best for your needs. You can get some really good deals on your car finance, but this will depend on your circumstances.

HP or hire purchase is one of the most straightforward ways of financing your car purchase, and this is where you make monthly payments on the vehicle, and once the final payment has been made the car then belongs to you. Many people opt for hire purchase as a way of financing their vehicle purchase. Another option is to take a loan from the bank to purchase your vehicle. This offers a number of benefits, such as competitive rates on interest and the option to purchase your vehicle from anywhere rather than being limited to certain dealerships.

PCP or Personal Contract Plan is where you can make monthly repayments on your vehicle for a portion of the value and at the end of the term you can either pay off the outstanding amount by way of a balloon payment, or you can switch to a newer vehicle and start afresh with the plan. Alternatively you can give the car back and you will owe nothing more on it, so you will basically have been renting the car for that period of time.

Some dealerships also offer finance, and whilst this may sometimes be the only option for those with bad credit it can be a very costly way to finance a car purchase. Many of these dealerships charge very high rates of interest, and you are limited when it comes to choice because you will have to get your vehicle from that particular dealership. Many people find that the most choice and flexibility comes with a bank loan when it comes to purchasing a vehicle, as this offers the freedom of being able to purchase your car from any dealership, as well as affordability if you can find good deals on loans. However, this may not be an option if your credit is damaged, and you may have to go for the more expensive option of dealership finance.

If you are thinking about buying a pre-owned sports car there are many things to be concerned about that you don't have with a new one. A new sports car will come with warranties and guarantees, plus it has no history to have to worry about. Conversely with a used sports car you will typically get an "As Is" statement of no warranty and unless you use a service like car fax you will have no idea about its history and even then you don't know everything.

Now don't get me wrong new cars are great and I love some of the latest technological innovations. As a matter of fact, the new electric car from Tesla Motors may have to go on my "must have" list, but older sports cars have a unique character that you can seldom find in a new car. Here are some ways for you to find the car you are looking for without getting burned in the process.

First off, do your homework and research the car you are interested in using all means at your disposal. Go to Kelly Blue Book to see what they are worth, check AutoTrader and eBay to see what they are selling for. Look for online forums and see if there are any inherent problems with the vehicle you are considering. Consult with mechanics about it, I can promise you if a certain model car has inherent problems a mechanic will tell you about it.

Having a good general knowledge about the car in question is something you should strive for. The research you should have done to this point will give you a good base to work with as you move into the next step of thoroughly investigating the exact car you are interested in buying.

The first thing you want to do is ask for service records, if they are unavailable I wouldn't even consider the car as it indicated a lack of concern with proper maintenance and keeping records to show it. If you get past this step then order a vehicle history from CarFax to ensure that the car hasn't had major damage and that it doesn't have a salvage title.

Now is where all the research you have been doing will pay off. If the car is known for a particular problem you can show the owner your knowledge by asking them what they did to rectify the issue. You will want to go over the car closely and write down everything you see that will need repairing and also watch out for signs that there has already been work done. When you take the car for a drive, be sure to be looking for any of the particular idiosyncrasies that the cars are known to have.

After you have satisfied yourself, get another opinion from a mechanic that you know who has nothing to gain from the transaction. It is always worthwhile to take this step as it can save you a lot of heartache and a lot of money!

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