2019 ISSUE #1
USED CAR VALUE
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USED CAR VALUE
WHEN YOU’RE looking for a car, you have a lot of choices to make. Not only do you have to choose the make and model of the vehicle, you
also have to decide whether to buy it new or used. Some people head to the nearest car dealership, tempted by the prospect of being the first to
drive a car, and swayed by advertisements of low interest rates.
However, if you want to make the most of your budget, you’d be wise to buy a nused car. If you do, you’ll enjoy these benefits:
1) NUSED CARS HOLD THEIR VALUE… A new car loses as much as 30 percent of its value in the first year, which means that if you
buy a brand new car today, in a year or two, it won’t be worth anything close to what you paid.
2) IT’LL COST LESS… Used cars are thousands of dollars less than brand new ones. If this is your first car or you’re on a budget, pre-owned
is the only way to go. Paying less for a car translates to lower sales tax, and you’ll save money on insurance too.
3) YOU’LL PAY LESS INTEREST IF YOU’RE FINANCING… New car dealers try to hook their clients with low interest rates, but
these aren’t always as good as they seem. A slightly higher interest rate on a less expensive car will cost you less in the long run if you’re planning
on financing the purchase.
4) YOU’LL GET A BETTER CAR… Not many people can afford to buy a brand new luxury car with all the bells and whistles. But the same
car that’s a few years old can be surprisingly affordable. If extras like navigation systems, backup cameras, and leather seats are important to you,
you’ll get them at a lower price.
5) NUSED CARS ARE RELIABLE… Cars are built to drive at least 160,000 kilometres. This means that even a used car will run for many
years. And when you buy a vehicle from us, it’s undergone a full motor vehicle inspection, has new oil and filters, and had all its fluids topped up.
This translates into a car that you can trust.