How to Find Bargain Cars
With a bit of time and effort, you can find a bargain price on the type of car you desire online.
Instructions
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Make signs and place them on public bulletin boards, telephone polls or near the entrances of local businesses. Place on the sign exactly what you are looking for in a used car, and the price you are willing to pay. Leave attached papers or cheap business cards near or on the sign with a junk e-mail address that people can contact if they have something that would suit your needs.
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Search Craigslist.org each day for additions to their vehicles for sale section. Often you can get a much better bargain from an owner of a car than you can from a dealership. Since the ads on Craigslist are free, you can also post your car needs in the wanted section.
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If you go to a dealer with a set amount of cash that you can spend, they will often knock a substantial amount off of the purchase price to sell the car on the spot.
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Look on eBay for used cars in your area. Many of the vehicles are auctioned, and some may not even have a reserve amount, enabling you to get a car for thousands less than it is worth.
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Browse local classified advertising magazines or newspapers, and look for good deals on cars.
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Watch for local auctions that contain cars for sale and that are open to the public, or make friends with someone who has the right to bid on cars at a vehicle auctions. Cars sold at auctions usually sell for much less than anywhere else, but they do not come with a warranty, and there is usually no history of the car available.
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Spread the word that you are looking for a good deal on a car. Send an e-mail to friends and family, or tell your coworkers that you are in the market for a used car within your price range. You never know when someone might be on the verge of selling a car, and you could be the first to know.
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Tips & Warnings
Use several methods in your search for a bargain car, so that you are sure to get the best deal.
Do not advertise your personal phone number or address in public locations.
Be sure to have the vehicle properly checked out before purchasing it.
Resources
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