When it comes to making a car purchase, so many people are quick to jump two-footed into buying a brand new car, what if we told you this is a mistake?

 

Buying new cars can often be a minefield, and a car salesman can often be very persuasive.

 

In this post, we are going to be looking at why it will generally be more sensible to buy a preowned car, and we shall also take a look at the benefits a second-hand car has over one fresh from the showroom.

 

 

WHY AVOID NEW CARS

 

So many people today run out to buy a showroom fresh car, and before long, they often end up regretting it. While this post is going to focus on the advantages of second-hand cars, we should start by addressing the fact that new cars aren’t really all they are cracked up to be.

 

If you want a few reasons to avoid buying a new car then here are a few:

 

• You can avoid early recalls
• The quick loss of value
• High-interest rates
• Teething problems 
• False efficiency

 

Just to add, there are so many more. In the next sections, we shall be looking in more detail at how a few of these are eliminated when you buy a second-hand car.

 

VALUE FOR MONEY

 

When it comes to purchasing a car, the first thing you want to be getting is value for your money. A common issue you come across when you purchase a new car is that the moment you drive that car away from the dealership, you’ve already lost a ton of cash.

 

If you really want to buy from a showroom and get value for money, then the best place you can look is used approved from the dealership. More often than not, these cars will be tested, faultless, and incredible value for money.

 

TRUE EFFICIENCY

 

When you shop for a new car nowadays, one of the biggest selling points will be how the car performs and its efficiency. The trouble new car buyers come across is that the figures they are given at the very start will often fluctuate massively, not long after purchase.

 

While the figures are not a lie, they are based on the car’s performance at factory standard and will fluctuate massively after a short period of time. When you buy a second-hand car, you can generally just check the car’s digital log and clearly see its efficiency and performance. 

 

YOU GET MORE FREEDOM

 

When you buy a second-hand car, you will generally purchase the car as a cash deal. When you do this, it gives you more freedom to adapt the car to your personal preferences. 

 

While some people do this when buying a new car on finance, this can be dangerous and is often not allowed by the finance company. 

 

So, should you buy a used car, you can add slight tints to the windows, use a car ceramic coating as protection, and a whole lot more.