What To Choose, New Or Used Car?

It’s true in general, a new car requires less maintenance in first few years and most of the problems occurred within the original warranty coverage period will be covered by the car manufacturer.

A new car may come with problems associated with poor design or manufacturing defects that may have been already repaired during the warranty coverage period if it’s a used car. The same is true for all kinds of recalls and service campaigns. Yet, buying a new car does not always mean the buyer will get perfection.

Buying a used car is still a bit of a gamble – there is no guarantee that the car is accident-free, has real mileage, and was properly maintained. There may be some hidden problems like a worn out automatic transmission, or engine problems that may not have been obvious when you test-drove the car.

Maintenance costs are higher for a used car and manufacturer’s warranty may be already expired. However, used cars are more reliable these days and there are number of ways to reduce the risks associated with used car buying. For example, you can check the used car history records and have a used car properly inspected by a knowledgeable person prior purchase.

If the car qualifies, you can buy an extended warranty to protect yourself from unexpected repair costs. You also can opt for a manufacturer-certified used vehicle – many manufacturers now offer late model used cars under Certified Pre-owned programs where they inspect and recondition qualified used cars and often provide an additional warranty coverage with them. Check Cristian Truers’s used car buying guide for more tips.