PRESS RELEASE
The Internet has brought great conveniences
in our modern lives, especially in the field of shopping and research. Buying
any item, even brand new or used cars, has been made easier and transactions
faster. So, how do you buy your dream car online, without falling prey to
common mispractices of opportunistic car dealers? Below is a complete guide
from vehicle marketplace Carmudi Philippines.
Know
your car model beforehand
Car shoppers often have narrowed down the
car models that they want to own. Either they have been saving for that
particular car model or an immediate need, such as the family got bigger, presented
itself. So whether you are aiming to buy
a Ford Mustang or a Hyundai Starex, the first thing to do is to research on the
compatibility of the car to your needs or personality.
Several car review websites and magazines
like C! Magazine, have insightful and throrough car reviews, where you get to
have a preview of the car’s performance and the standout features it has.
Get
a feel for its price
Prices of brand new cars are often set by
car manufacturers and varies only depending on its variant or trim level. When
shopping for used cars online, you must at least look for at least a dozen
listing to get a general pricing pattern for the model. Several factors that make
the price of second hand cars depreciate are its general condition, year built, mileage, and equipment (i.e. DVD
headrest).
Sometimes you have to look for multiple
listings just to make sure that you get the best deal out there. But, one of
the convenience of shopping a car online is that you can choose the best
bargain without physically moving from one dealer lot to another.
Research
on the car dealer or seller
Chances
are car buyers before you have made a transaction to the car dealer or seller
who owns the car you want to buy. One of the unique features of Carmudi PH is
its rating system, where car buyers could give a rating to the dealer, they
have transacted based on their availability, competency, service and the
information they provide about the car.
When dealing with a private seller, the online
car portal recommended that buyers arrange meetups and giving the money
physically rather than through money transfer services. Often, most scammers price
their car’s low, and then asks for a down payment through wire transfer, before
running away with your money.
Inquire
if the car has a competitive insurance
After you have gone through these first few
processes, the next thing to do is to check if the dealer has the necessary
documents, such as LTO registration, and more importantly a competitive
insurance, especially if it is a used or second hand car. Ask for details as
much as possible and know what type of insurance it has- comprehensive,
third-party or act only liability.
Visit
the car dealer’s place
The last step in the process of buying your
car online is to visit the car dealer’s lot. When buying used cars, never be
shy to ask the dealer for you to personally inspect the car beginning with the
exterior- looking for dents and scratches; moving to the hood- checking for the
engine fluid levels; into the interior- ensuring the instrument panel and
equipments are working; and test driving the car to have a feel of its handling
and engine noise.
Lastly, if you are satisfied have all the
papers signed, get your keys and drive your dream car to its new garage.
Brought to you by: Carmudi Philippines
Founded last January 2014, Carmudi.com.ph is a vehicle marketplace
that offers buyers, sellers and car dealers the ideal platform to find
cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles online.
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