Buying from a used car dealership

November 2011

Used cars are no longer restricted to those just buying their first car - often it can provide consumers with the opportunity to purchase the car that they want at a reduced price.

Purchasing a used car ensures that the customers misses the heaviest depreciation hit - a new car can see a drop in value of up to 60 per cent in the first three years.

The money saved by purchasing a used car can also be put towards upgrades or extras - the price range of a current base model often matches that of a car towards the top of the line from as little as three years ago.

While more car manufacturers are recognising the used car market by offering "certified pre-owned" programs, purchasing from a dealership can offer additional advice on financing and trade-in options, as well as the car's safety rating.

A used car statutory warranty applies to all dealer-sold passenger cars with less than 160,000km and under 10 years old.

The warranty is valid for three months or 5,000km from date of purchase and will cover most items on a car relating to safety, reliability and roadworthiness.

Check out all used cars currently available at our used car dealership on the Gold Coast.