If you are looking for a new used car, buying online can help you find the car you want faster and cheaper than going to every local lot and looking for a used car. We’ve rounded up a collection of tips that will help you get a better deal on your next used car.
When you start looking for a car online, your first stop should be a ratings website like Edmunds, which can help you figure out what the right price is for the car or cars you are interested in. This will save you time while you look for used cars online, separating the overpriced right off the bat.
The next stop is to head to the popular online car buying web sites such as AutoTrader and EBay Motors. We like these two tools because they make it easier to narrow in on specific makes, miles, conditions and locations. You can check Craigslist, but too often the sellers want to play games and are unreliable.
The next best way to buy a car online is to look for your local and nearby dealerships websites. Practically every major dealer now has a web sales manager that is easy to find on the dealership webpage.
Rather than call or visit every dealer, create a short email telling the dealer what make, model and year you are looking for as well as any color and option preferences and email the same letter to all the dealerships near you. Feel free to include all the dealers in the same email if you want to kick up the competition. Even if the dealer doesn't have the car you want, many will be able to track down specific models.
Before you head to the dealer or decide to buy a car online, stop in at your bank and check on a loan. The terms and rates are generally more favorable at your bank or credit union than at a dealer -- even if the dealer is offering special financing.
Getting a good deal when buying a used car online really is that simple.
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