How to Find Bargain Cars

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Find Bargain Cars

With a bit of time and effort, you can find a bargain price on the type of car you desire online.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Local newspapers
  • Local classified magazines
  • Car
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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.

    • 2

      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.

    • 3

      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.

    • 4

      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.

    • 5

      Browse local classified advertising magazines or newspapers, and look for good deals on cars.

    • 6

      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.

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.

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