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One Stop E-Shop
By: Nathan Knightley
It's easier than at any other time in history to find cheap used cars, thanks to the World Wide Web. With private listings, auction sites like eBay and live auction listings, used car superstores, dealerships listing used cars online, and all sorts of other options it's a snap to find used cars, compare their features and prices and even complete the purchase. With a few simple tips in mind the smart consumer can also avoid lemons and unscrupulous sales.

Not everything on the Internet is true. People trust newspapers too much, and the same goes for the web. People can lie in magazines and books. The Internet is no different. It's all too easy to create a convincing lie online, even faked images and movie proof. Unscrupulous individuals flock to the web. The snake oil smiles and slicked back hair can't be seen during a remote negotiation. Programs such as Photoshop allow dings and dents to be taken out of car images. And all too often people purchase used cars online, as is, without taking any of the usual used car buying precautions. Not everyone is dishonest, but be careful.

Have a used car inspected before buying it. That means driving the car to a garage. Get a mechanic to take a look for you if you won't see the car before the deal is complete. Many shops will look at a car for you. Never rely on the word of the dealer. Make sure someone not related to the seller looks it over. The purchase price and money for repairs can be saved with a small inspection fee.

Consider the bottom line price, not financed payments. If the dealer is pushing payment amounts - “I can get you in this car for $x a month – demand to know the purchase price. Dealers often use the financing to add a few dollars to the price, so don't use their finance company. Pay cash or find your own loan. The price should be discounted for a cash buy.

Cheap used cars aren't impossible. Buyers aren't on their own when looking. Don't let a shiny pitch trick you into a bad purchase.

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