Of course, there are a number of benefits that come hand in hand with buying a brand new vehicle. You’re the first owner. It arrives with no damage and no miles. You can choose exactly what model, colour and add ons you want. But when it comes down to it, there are a number of benefits that come hand in hand with a used car too – and a used car could really work out a lot better for you. Here are just a few different perks that you get with buying a used vehicle!

A Better Option for New Drivers 

If you’ve just passed your driving test, chances are you’ll experience a few minor bumps and scrapes – perhaps scratching your alloys when you’re parking, reversing into a wall when you try to pull out of a space, or other incidents. It’s understandable, then, that you might not want to risk buying a brand new vehicle when you first take to the roads until you’re better at grips with driving on public roads independently. If you damage a new car, it loses a whole lot of value. Used cars don’t experience such a large loss – especially if you buy a cheap option that already has marks, dents or scratches.

Retaining More Value

When you buy a brand new car, you’ll find that it immediately loses value when you drive it off the forecourt, or drive it for the first time. This is because it moves from being a brand new car to being a used vehicle. It’s resale value significantly dips. Instead, you could look out for used vehicles that are still relatively new. They’ll have low miles. They’ll have no damage. But you’ll get it at a much cheaper cost than whatever the person selling it paid for it before changing their minds. Just make sure to use a good dealership like Carlton Car Centre.

You Can Still Get a Warranty

A concern that many people have is that when you get a new car, you get a warranty that covers the cost of specific forms of damage that the car may experience in the first year or two of its use. If there are any faults, the car will be repaired or replaced without you being charged. It’s essentially a guarantee, usually offered by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

However, you may be surprised to find that you can get warranties on used cars too. Take a look at the different options that may be offered to you. Things to consider before taking a warranty out can include details such as how long the warranty lasts, the coverage cost, and its BBB (or Better Business Bureau) rating. Make sure to read any small print as you would with any other agreement too.

You Can Still Get a Good Quality Vehicle

Getting a used car doesn’t necessarily mean you have to compromise on quality. There are plenty of great models on the market. Some will be being sold simply because the owner doesn’t need to drive anymore, may be moving, or may be upgrading or sizing up to a different vehicle. Just make sure that if you’re buying second hand, you always view and test drive the vehicle you’re interested in yourself. Do this before handing over any holding deposit, deposit or payment. This will ensure that the vehicle is in good condition and working as expected before you exchange money for it.

You really don’t need to get a brand new car to get a set of wheels you’ll be happy with. As you can see, there are a number of benefits to buying used too!