Car Dealers – Independent Or Chain?March 28
Some people get very attached the cars, so when the time comes to replace it with something new, the experience can be somewhat testing. Other motorists just couldn’t care less. However you feel towards the prospect of buying a new or a used car, you can be certain that car dealers out there will be more than willing to adapt the way they work to suit your needs. After all, they sell cars every day, so one would honestly expect them to right?
If it’s a used car you’re after, the doors open to you are numerous and confusing. You can buy a used car from practically anywhere – official car dealers, franchise car dealers, independent car dealers, online websites, down random side streets or even in a field. Now, whilst buying cars on a website or from an advert in the paper might be the cheapest way about things, I wouldn’t honestly suggest it unless you really know what it is you’re looking for, otherwise you may end up with a very nasty surprise. So that leaves buying your used car from a car dealers – a wise move, as at least there are other cars on the forecourt with which to compare your own. But each type of car dealership – official, franchise or independent – carry their own advantages and disadvantages. It’s up to you to weigh up the pros and the cons and see what’s best to suit your needs and your budget.
Official car dealers often carry the highest prices, but you can be guaranteed that the ‘Approved’ used car you buy will be of nearly new quality. Furthermore, the type of services included such as warranties or road tax could be comprehensive. Whilst you’re at the official car dealers, you might want to take a look inside the showroom and see what the car dealers can do for you in the way of a new car. New cars aren’t always more expensive. Quite the contrary, with a little bit of haggling, you might be able to afford more than you think.
Franchise car dealers are a little like official car dealers in that they may operate under a specific manufacturer’s badge, but the number and variety of used cars they’ll stock will be greater and wider. This is always something to bear in mind when wandering around and looking at the cars on offer – the prices may look good, but there’s always a drop in price for a reason! This of course doesn’t mean to say that there isn’t a deal to be struck. Again, do a little bit of haggling and you might bag a bargain you can be thoroughly pleased with.
Independent car dealers are the final and the most varied form of car dealers. Whilst some may be vast and professional, others may operate in an abandoned car park. All I can say is always use your intuition. There’s always a bargain to be found somewhere, but if something looks too good to be true, then it probably isn’t!
28 Mar 2010 | 4:09 am | Automotive
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