How to Buy a Small Car in Europe
Small European cars by Citroen, Skoda, Renault, Fiat, Audi and others are popular models respected for their fuel efficiency, driveability and Tetris-like parallel parking capabilities. Once you decide to buy a small European car, finding the right one at a fair price just takes a bit of online and local dealership research.
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Go to a local European dealership. Check out the latest compact car models from the European car makers Fiat, Audi, Skoda, Renault, Peugeut, ect. For one of the tiniest car on the market, see DaimlerChrysler's "Smart Car" model. Evaluate the car's dimensions, safety features and either manual or automatic transmission. Decide whether these features suit your needs and tastes as a driver.
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Search cars online. A site like BuyYourCar.co.uk works with new car dealers and brokers who sell new, compact European car models at discount prices because they are focused on volume (selling as many cars as possible). Other sites like British Car Auctions (british-car-auctions.co.uk) or the actual dealership online like Skoda (lnew.skoda-auto.com) can lead you to a fair car price and dealership locations.
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Check out an auto auction. Bid on cars as they pass through the online auction hall. When you're in Europe and have found a compact car you would like to purchase, check out the model on an online auto auction. Bid against other potential buyers on the small car you've been eyeing. Try a site like British Car Auctions (BCA) (british-car-auctions.co.uk).
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Sign up for alerts of cars you like in live online auctions across the United Kingdom and Europe. If any new deals pop in your inbox, you can bid right away or call the dealership to confirm the latest price (ezilon.com/shopping/autos/index.shtml).
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Compare and contrast prices. Compile a list, with pictures and prices, of your top 5 or 10 small car choices. Double check for lower prices on the actual car websites like Renault, Voltzwagon, BMW, Fiat Motors, Skoda, Citroen and Audi.
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Consider leasing before buying. Leasing means buying a car and selling it back. Avoid extra tax and insurance costs: lease a car anywhere in Europe for a few months and either sell it back, or buy it, at any participating location in Europe. Europe by Car (ebctravel.com/web) is a reliable resource.
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