Carsales Endorses reasons to buy from a Dealer vs. Private 10 Reasons to buy from a Dealer: 1. Guaranteed Title When you purchase a vehicle from a licensed motor dealer you are guaranteed the title to that vehicle. If there is any money owing to a financer on the vehicle by a previous owner it is covered by the dealer. 2. Warranty Most non-commercial vehicles purchased from a licensed motor dealer less than 10 years of age and less than 160,000 kilometres are provided with a statutory warranty. The terms and conditions of this warranty vary from state to state. In addition, many licensed motor dealers can assist with extended warranties for your vehicle purchase for up to 5 years from date of delivery. 3. One Stop Shop Licensed motor dealers not only sell motor vehicles. Most dealers have experts on staff that can assist with financing and insuring your vehicle purchase as well as protecting your investment with various rust fabric and paint protection and adding the right accessories to suit your motoring needs. 4. Specialist Vehicle Advice Vehicle salespeople are experts when it comes to cars and can provide specialist advice as to which vehicle best suits your needs and your budget. 5. Vehicle Trade-in Almost all dealers will take trade-ins, allowing you to drive in and out on the same day you pick up your new car. If you have money owing on your current vehicle they make the changeover process simple, without expensive bridging loans. Contrary to popular belief, many dealers will pay top dollar for your trade vehicle if the vehicle is in good condition. 6. Workshop Inspections Most licensed dealers have been established in their local community for many years and, as such, jealously guard their reputations. These dealers will subject used vehicles to strenuous workshop inspections prior to offering the vehicle for sale. Most dealers will wholesale or send to auction substandard vehicles rather that offer them for sale to a consumer. When a dealer sells a vehicle, he also sells his reputation and the last thing he needs is an unhappy customer. 7. After Sales Service All franchise dealers and many specialised used car dealers offer workshop and servicing facilities as well as spare parts to keep your vehicle running smoothly long after you have taken delivery. Many dealers will provide discounts or specials for customers that purchase vehicles from them that are not available to someone walking in off the street. 8. Code of Ethics Most dealers are members of the Motor Trades Association in their state. Member dealers have a strict code of ethics that they operate within their business. Motor Trader Associations vary from state to state. 9. Convenience A Dealer offers a choice of cars all in one location, and in many cases will even bring the car to your home or office for a test drive. 10. Local Community Involvement Many large dealers contribute to their local community through sponsorship, be it the local football club, hospital, little athletics, etc. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Buying at Auctions - Buyer Be Aware
Vehicle auctions are owned and operated either by a private company or by the government and can be a great place to pick up a car bargain.
However, buyer beware, there are a number points to check off and understand before you make a bid on the vehicle of your dreams.
Learn how to safely buy a car at auction by examining our tips and facts below.
How is buying at auction different?
Auctions are often run by Car Auction Houses who obtain used cars from fleet operators, finance companies and vehicles that are ex-government - auctions may even be run on some privately own vehicles that sellers want to put up on the open market. As a result, auctions are a great place to pick up a real bargain on your vehicle of choice.
Auctions have preview days that will allow interested buyers to inspect the cars going on the block up close. You'll be able to sit in the car and look under the hood - but you won't be able to take a test drive before you buy.
As a result, you should know a thing or two about what to look for, or take along someone who does, before thinking about car buying at an auction.
Before you Bid Auctions will vary depending on auction house, but according to the Department of Fair Trade, Queensland, there are a few things to understand before placing a bid.
- There is no cooling off period - vehicles are sold as is, so if you change your mind after you make a bid- it's too late. You'll be required to immediately pay a $500-$1000 deposit and depending on the terms, you can drive the vehicle home the same day or the day after.
- There is no statutory warranty - vehicles sold at auction do not come with a statutory warranty, so there's no guarantee on how the vehicle will run. Make sure that you've done a thorough inspection and know the vehicle's faults before you bid.
- The auctioneer guarantees the vehicle is debt free - all cars put on auction by a licensed auction house are guaranteed by the auctioneer to have a clear title, so you won't have to worry about the vehicle being repossessed by a financing institution once you're handed the keys. The auctioneer should supply you with a REVs check on the Vehicle Identification Number within 48 hours of the sale.
- The car's history is not guaranteed - Auctions houses should advise buyers if a vehicle has been a repairable write-off. However, we suggest you always check the history of the vehicle yourself by buying a car history report.
As noted by the NSW Government’s Minister for Transport and Roads, David Campbell, “There is a black market for purchasing written-off vehicles at auctions, then using stolen parts to rebirth and register the car, to be sold for a tidy profit."
This has led to a new law to be introduced in NSW banning the re-registration of cars that have been deemed repairable write-offs to be introduced in August 2010.
However, this should be a warning to buyers at auctions - the used car history is not guaranteed.
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