Essential Car Advice for Buying a Used Car
                     ESSENTIAL CAR 
ADVICE FOR 
BUYING A USED 
WCheAtheRr you’re buying, selling, researching, or just plain addicted to used cars as I am, this page is going 
to help you whatever the reason. The Car Advice page 
and the associated blog posts featured on this website 
will give you online car advice into what to look for in a 
car to suit your needs, personality, and budget, while 
offering suggestions on the best used cars to buy. On 
the flip side, if you are selling to upgrade or buy a car 
more suited to your current needs, this site will give 
you an idea of what to do, see what buyers are 
wanting and most importantly expect if you are selling.
While the prospect sounds exciting, yet 
daunting, there are a few basic checks 
you can do yourself before getting a 
mechanic in.
Firstly, decide the purpose of the vehicle. It’s easy to get 
carried away dreaming of a 2-door sports car or of 
conquering the earth in a big, gas-guzzling 4 wheel drive, 
and buying it on the spot! Realistically however, you need 
to decide what it would be for: traveling to work, carrying 
boxes or people around, a first car for your teenage 
son/daughter, environmentally-friendly, or a classic. 
Manual or Automatic? More people are opting to get an 
‘automatic’ license as it’s the easier option, and there are 
more vehicles out there to choose from. However, if you 
can drive and prefer a manual stick shift, then you’re in 
luck when it comes to the price. Manuals are generally 
cheaper (usually between one and two thousand dollars 
cheaper), and although you are more likely to pick up an 
older model, on the flip side there aren’t as many around 
on the used car market.
Next, set a maximum budget of what you want to 
spend. There are sites that offer a recommended 
price guide for models and years (such as Kelley 
Blue Book, Canadian Black Book, or Redbook in 
Australia). Note their prices are a guide only and it’s 
best to search for available stock on the internet to 
get a better idea. You will also need to factor in extra 
costs involved such as motor vehicle duty, transfer 
fee, insurance, and if you choose, a professional 
vehicle inspection and a vehicle history check 
(recommended). If buying at an auction, there is 
also a buyer’s fee. If you purchase through a 
Licensed Motor Dealer, they sometimes include the 
motor duty and transfer fee in the ‘Drive away, no 
more to pay’ advertised price. They also offer a 
reduced price online if you find one there. 
Remember, Dealers will often ask more for a vehicle 
than a private seller.
Now comes the fun part, looking for the 
vehicle that suits your needs. It’s always a 
good idea to do an advanced search when 
scouring car websites for the best used cars 
to buy and to ensure basic requirements 
are met. Do your homework here and look 
at as many used vehicles on many different 
websites that fill your brief (or model and 
year) so you get an idea of the average 
price. Fill in the areas that apply to you like 
the price range, maximum mileage, 
transmission, body type, engine size etc.
Some Dealers who leave off the mileage of 
a vehicle are hiding the fact that the vehicle 
has done high mileage, so always ring or 
email first to confirm the actual distance 
the car has traveled. While you’re at it, 
check to see if the car has a branded title 
(some sites have this option and it’s easy to 
miss if you’re not looking correctly) as a car 
that seems really cheap for what it offers 
may have been written off. 
This is great for someone who has no idea what they want, as you get to experience 
a vehicle first hand and decide what works and what doesn’t in a car for your needs. 
It’s important at this point to realize your spatial awareness when sitting in the 
driver’s seat, and if taking a test drive just how good you are at reverse parking, 
estimating your distance from other vehicles, and how easily you can see 
everything around you. 
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