Bonjour lecteurs! What kind of car do you drive? Was it a brand new car or a second hand? We are in need of a new voiture soon in the Frenchie house. We’ve had ours for over 8 years now. It was a used automobile and it serves us very well. We had many adventures with it and god knows that it drove us all around the country, even all the way to Scotland and Wales! But we started to look at options and as there is plenty to consider before taking the plunge, I did some recherche. Are you also looking into getting a vehicle? Here are for you my top Tips For Buying a Used Car in 2024.
Shop Around
I don’t know much about cars… If anything, I might just fancy something élégant and not too bulky so that I can park it anywhere. Personnellement, I would go French, but if I was to go crazy and splash it, I would go for a vintage one. It would not be a family car though…What’s your top criteria when you buy a car?
Either way, start by shopping around. Nowadays, there are so many platforms where you can find the right one. Plus you have to bear in mind so many things before you make your choice. Take Edmunds par exemple; it is one of the best places that you can use to find the right vehicle for you.
They offer une grande sélection of models and the database is easy to navigate. You can even check out reviews for each car so that you get la voiture parfaite depending on your needs!
Choose a Safe Vehicle
I mean it goes without saying, but you also need to check that you car is safe and reliable. As a mum, it’s actually one of the biggest considerations for moi.
How safe is your used car? Things to consider would be the breaks, the suspensions…but not only!
Double check that the tyres are in good condition (if they are with less than 3mm of tread, they will need to be replaced soon, so think about the cost!).
Are the airbags fitted? Do the seatbelts work correctly? Those are just to start, but you can even go further and run the car’s information through an online checking sites like the DVSA. It will show any red flags about the vehicle and if it is suffering any unseen damage that might cause bigger issues later on.
Know Your Car
Bien sûr, you should test drive your future purchase to have a feel for it and see if you enjoy driving it and this is a match for heaven.
En plus, you will notice straight away if there is anything wrong with it, even with a 10 min drive!
Knowing as much as you can about the car you are going to buy is très important, especially when it comes to purchasing a used car. You don’t want to deal with any surprises, and this is why you need to make sure you focus on getting the best possible outcome.
And if you wanted to play it even safer, you could even ask a qualified mechanic to double check t so that you don’t miss anything.
Here are my Tips For Buying a Used Car in 2024. Do your recherche and take your time. There are so many elements to take into account. Those are the minimum steps that I would take before purchasing any used vehicle for a happy driver without breaking the bank.
Are you currently looking at buying a car? What model are you driving? Any bad experiences with second hand vehicles? Share your tips in the comments. I am always happy to look into it before we decide on our purchase.
