Tips For Buying a Car Online |
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Gary Giardina
February 14, 2008
With the advent of the Internet, there is nothing we can not purchase online. From antiques to zebra print lamps, there is someone selling something and someone to buy it. This is also true of the automobile industry. You can buy a car online. There are vintage and classic cars, hot rods, and even the new ones. You can find what you are looking for. You also need to know what to look for when you are buying that car. Here are some tips to make your on line car buying experience a better one.
The first thing you must do is consider what kind of car you are going to be looking for. You can do most of the research online as apposed to going to dealership after dealership. You can actually sit in the comfort of your own home and purchase your new or used vehicle.
When you decide which car you are interested in, do some comparison shopping. Start with the Kelly Blue Book. This book can give you the average value of a vehicle based on year, condition, and options. This is a good starting point for judging what you are willing to spend on the vehicle.
Many trusted sites, like eBay, will show you the seller's track record. This is wonderful when you are dealing with an unknown factor. By checking the seller's rating you can determine if this is someone you want to do business with. Also, the PayPal feature of eBay is very secure and can give you added protection when entering your banking information.
If you are looking at local dealerships you can also search for any history of complaints. There are many sites which allow the consumer to register a complaint about a company due to poor service or inferior merchandise. By searching for the company name plus complaints you may find more than you really wanted to know about certain dealerships in your area. This will give you a good insight as to what type of service the dealership offers it's customers.
While researching the car you are interested in purchasing, another source of information is the J.D. Power and Associates. They also keep track of what certain companies are doing. With the vast testing being done in their research departments, you can also determine if the car you are interested in buying online is worth the investment.
One last thing to remember about buying a car on line is figuring in the transport cost. You will have to get the car from the seller to your home in some way. Whether this is driving out to pick it up or having someone deliver it, there will be expenses. You will then be able to determine exactly how much you are paying for the car. This is one advantage the local dealerships do have over buying a car online.
Either way, there is something satisfying about knowing you did not have to deal with high pressure sales people, the weather, and running from dealership to dealership looking for just the right car.
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Gary Giardina, For More Information on Buying Cars Online, please visit: http://www.buynewusedcarsonline.com