Family Car: Benefits of Buying Pre-owned?

It's common knowledge that cars are rather expensive, but they are also a necessity when you have a family, you don't necessarily have to buy brand new though, there are plenty of used car shops and places online where you can get pre-owned cars, so it's definitely worth having a browse before you commit to a particular car! So whether you're looking for something just to run around in and get your from A-B, or something a little fancier, you can find just about everything you need if you have a browse online! Ben has only ever bought used cars and has been driving for 8 years now, in that time he has had 2 cars and each of which combined have been way cheaper than a brand new car, I think it's finding the right place to buy them from too, so carry out some online research at recommended dealers!

Below I have researched the benefits of purchasing a pre-owned car rather than brand new..
1. Price
You are guaranteed to pay a lot less with a used car, plus a lot of people are also willing to negotiate too so you can get yourself an even better deal! Depending on what make you are looking for, and also if you are looking for particular feature, these can affect the amount you might pay, you can find some great priced used Mercedes C-Class for sale at L&L if you're looking for a smart and stylish family car!
2. Insurance PricesInsurance rates are usually affected by the age of a car, but in this case the used vehicle tends to be less expensive, just like if you were to buy something from eBay, you will pay a lot less than a brand new item! A little bit of pre-purchase research will save you from insurance sticker shock, no matter which vehicle you choose.
3. ChoiceAlthough you obviously can’t build a used car to order, maybe you want a model, option package, or even wheel design that’s no longer made. This wider selection can add to the length of the search, but perfection and satisfaction rarely come easily.
4. ValueCars lose value with each passing month and mile, but the highest decline happens right away, some models can lose up to half their value in the first year. With a used car, there’s no loss in value the second you drive away, helping the cost even more in the long run! There's also no need to worry about the first chip in the paint or driving at 10mph everywhere to avoid any scratches to the underneath, because chances are the car’s previous owner or owners took care of those for you.
According to an article on WhatCar, every year in the UK, used car sales outnumber new-car purchases by around three to one! It just goes to show that you are probably better off in the long run and short run purchasing a pre-owned car, with a long list of benefits as well as not burning a hole in your pocket, L&L Automotive offer a large range of affordable C-Class for you as well as many other makes and models! Although there can be some negativity towards some used car dealers, you can avoid any trouble by really carrying out some thorough research online and even around your local town, don't be afraid to ask questions to the dealer either, the more you know, the less chance you have of facing a setback if something does happen unexpectedly. Another recent article in The Telegraph has some more great tips on how to get the best value from a used car, from adding new parts to speaking with car dealers directly, the most important thing is to build up a good rapport with whoever you are thinking of buying from and go in with an idea of what it is you are really looking for, but not expecting too much either!

Did you buy new or pre-owned?