1. Used Cars Bring More Value for Less Money
Getting your money's worth while staying within your budget is probably the greatest advantage of buying a used car. With a little research and patience you can always get a car that's within your price range and problem free. If you're well acquainted with the mechanics of a car or know someone who is make sure you get the car checked thoroughly before any sort of commitment. Take it for a test drive and check for rattling or any unusual sounds. Don't waste too much time once you find the car that fits your needs. Good deals can attract a lot of buyers and such cars tend to be sold fast.
2. Lose less When You Sell Your Used Car in the Future
Another major benefit of buying second hand cars is that you car value doesn't depreciate as quickly over time as a new car's does. The increasing demand for used cars has limited the decline in worth both in percentage and absolute terms. So if you sell your car in the future, you won't lose as much as you would have on a new car.
3. Pay Less for your Second Insurance
The insurance premiums on used cars are much lower and depending on the year of manufacture you can save up to forty to fifty percent on the premium for your second car. Additionally, Pakistani insurance companies like Adamjee and EFU offer discounts of up to ten percent on insurance premiums for your second car. So if your current insurance company hasn't given you problems with past claims and the service has been above average, insure your second used car with the same company.
4. Used Cars have become Easier to Find
A good used car in Pakistan has become far easier to find over the last couple of years. Popular Newspapers like Dawn and Jang publish a classified ad section every Sunday which is brimming with used cars for sale. For further convenience, the cars are arranged by manufacturer with Toyota, Honda, Suzuki and Charade being the most popular makes advertised.
Online classifieds catering to the Pakistani Market have also sprung up in the last few years. These are easier to use as they offer advanced search options allowing the user to perform a more refined search, including one based on his or her budget. You can also view photos and videos of the car you're buying. Classifieds cater to both the national market and to more localised urban centers like Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. With the increase in internet users and inexpensive (mostly free) advertising online classifieds have been a tremendous help in boosting the market for used cars.
5. Ease in Communication between Buyer and Seller
With the growth in the mobile telecommunication sector in Pakistan and cheap call rates, communication between the seller and buyer has become effortless and instant. This has resulted in a higher turnover of used cars and several auto dealers have invested heavily in this market to realise quick profits. Almost all ads mention the seller's mobile number to facilitate the sale. And rightly so.
Conclusion
The ease with which a great used car can be found tied in with the savings realized are factors that can no longer be ignored. In times of economic instability, Pakistanis are weighing their options more carefully and the shift in buyer preference towards used cars is clear evidence of this fact. With a little digging and probing and a few clicks of the mouse families not only save cash, but also get to buy a great car. No longer are people letting social pressures trap them into buying a brand new car when they know they're better off with the extra money in the bank.
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