How to bring down the price of an old car?

Car trade is a craft that not everyone can master. To be successful in this industry, innate ability will not interfere. However, with some tricks, even a beginner in this business can reduce the cost of a used car.

Here are some tips to help you get a discount on the car you like.

The very first thing a seller should pay attention to is not the car that you want to buy cheap and then resell. In this case, the idea is to get the maximum discount without paying special attention to the most important thing - the condition of the car.

Now and immediately

One of the best ways to keep the price down is to show up with money in your pocket. This shows that you are ready to buy a car immediately, which has a major impact on the seller. It is much easier for many to drop the price than to show the car for another week or even a month.

At the same time, such a position is beneficial to the buyer, since good cars are sold quickly. And if you think too long, the car will simply disappear from the market. In such situations, hardly anyone will wait until you consult with your wife or borrow money.

If you are not carrying the entire amount, leave a deposit with the seller and agree to pay the rest, for example, the next day or a little later on the day of the transaction. However, be sure to sign the contract so that you do not try to bite your elbow later when the seller cheats (unfortunately, such cases are not uncommon).

Complete diagnostics

Every used car has its own drawbacks that the buyer can take advantage of. To do this, you just need to take the car to a service center, where you will pay for inspection and diagnostics, and, accordingly, receive detailed information about the state of the transport.

This approach, firstly, will give you arguments in favor of lowering the price, and secondly, it will show the seller that you are a serious buyer, because you have already spent a certain amount on the inspection of the car. By the way, the same amount can also be deducted from the price in case of a positive result of the transaction.

Human factor

Many people ignore this method, but it often works and it works great. Just smile, don't be rude, and be kind. Talk to the seller, tell them about yourself, and try to connect. It is possible that this person might like you. Oddly enough, the human factor often helps.

Dealership connections

If you know someone in a car dealership who sells used cars, the chances of finding a good one at an affordable price are certainly high. In these dealerships, cars are usually bought at a lower price and sold at a higher price. And the best cars are often driven by confidants - salon employees, relatives, friends or good customers.

In such cases, there is no need to give money for diagnostics, since your friend is already aware of the condition of the car. In addition, in such cases, the seller realizes that you are ready to buy the car immediately, and this will also help you get a better price.

A head-on question

Sometimes a direct approach is most appropriate. Ask the person directly: "How much are you willing to sell a car for?" This question is sometimes confusing and can be helpful. It's just that the seller always has some kind of psychological barrier that he is not ready to overcome in an emergency.

There is no point in bargaining if you just ask him and buy the car for the specified price. It is quite possible that in this case the cost may turn out to be even lower than the bar that the buyer himself conditionally set.