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If you are funding the purchase from savings, you may be able to negotiate a discount on the purchase price of the auto, especially in the current economic climate. Shopping around can prove time consuming with the array of cars & vehicles in current on the market, so you need to put together a plan. Depending on whether you are buying new or second hand motors will to a degree direct your plan. Make a list of your top 3 cars within your price range. If you are looking at new models, a quick search in the search engines using exact phrases will bring up dealers if you are buying new, and their pages should indicate any promotions and the nearest suppliers/outlets to your zipcode or postcode.

If you choose second-hand, then you need to look around some respected 2nd hand car sites. Again make a list of your top 5 choices of autos, then the year and colour you are looking for. Flexiblity is needed, you need to give yourself some sort of direction, since there is so much choice you need to pinpoint your needs and requirements. If you are paying by loans or hire purchase, then finding dealers that accept this method of payment is a point to be considered. Since cars & vehicles are a major investment and require maintence with lots of parts and potential problems, sourcing your motor from a reputable source is a must for the average motorist, any issues that may occur can then be directed towards the dealer who sold you the model under its warranty.

If you are mechanically minded and are willing to take a risk, then an investment in an old banger may prove quite lucrative from car auctions. Not all motors are useless just because they are cheap, the trick is to determine a good, honest source of reliable car & vehicles. Ask your friends where they buy from (word of mouth is always a good starting point), read around the motor forums in your area to see what people are saying about the dealers. Checkout the review sites to see if there is any feedback left. When you find a suitable one, look for potential issues, e.g. filler where it shouldn't be, dents, marks, is has the car been resprayed? - look under the bonnet and inside the boot under the carpets, is the paint different? How is the overall condition, well looked after or hammered? There are also organisations which will run a check on the vehicle for a small amount of money and check that the vehicle is the original that was made, whether there is any outstanding finance on it (if there is, steer well clear as they finance company can reclaim it), and other useful information that can help your decision. Take the car for a run to ensure it starts, and listen for odd noises. Have another look under the bonnet after the run to see that everything is as it should be, oil, no water leaks etc. A little time spent before you buy looking at potential problems can save a lot of time, money and problems further down the line.

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