Cheap Used Cars: How to Find a Deal

by DAVID WILSON

So, you've realized the money savings benefits of buying a used car, and are now out looking to get the best deal possible. Thanks to the Internet, it has become easier than ever to get a great deal on a used car due to the huge amount of information available.

One way the internet helps you find a used car deal is the research capabilities it gives you. In the past, you might just have a few friends to ask about the reliability of a certain used car model. Now, with the Internet, you can find thousands of opinions and pricing information within minutes that will help you learn as much as possible about a used car.

One such source of information is user reviews. These reviews will help you learn the facts about a specific used car model, including valuable information about pricing. Read over these to learn as much as you can about a car. This research will pay major dividends later on in your search.

Once you've done your basic research, its time to get a base level price for your car by looking up the Kelly Blue Book value, which can be done easily online. This price shouldn't be taken as a fixed thing, but more as a guideline to reference off of. In my experience, most cars sold fall under this value, but it really varies.

Armed with the reference blue book price, its time to start looking at online listings. There are numerous sources of used car listings, so be sure to find a few that you like and compare the results you get. When looking over these listings, be sure to compare what you see in the listing with what you have learned in your research. Be on the lookout for any inconsistencies that might indicate fraud. Also, be on the lookout for awesome deals. Since you've done all this research, deals should just start to pop out at you, since you're so familiar with the pricing.

So, I hope this help gives you a quick idea of the general workflow you need to be taking in order to save on a used car. Remember, the more "homework" you do, the better the chance of you saving some serious money on your used car is. Thanks to the power of the Internet, you have no excuse not to. So, go forth, research, and find that amazing used car deal today!

David Wilson is the webmaster for Cheap Used Cars Central, a site devoted to bringing you the hottest car auction on the best budget priced cars! Visit now to learn how driving used car could set on on the path to financial freedom! Be sure to browse our extensive auction listings, as well.