Advice On Finding a Quality Low Mileage Used Car
The “holy grail” of pre-owned vehicles is a used car with low mileage. Although they are not always easy to find, when you do are they really as good as you think they are? Well, yes and no… Let us explain!
There are more than simple mileage factors that determine what a great used vehicle is. That includes how well maintained the vehicle is, because there is no use in buying a low mileage car if it has never been serviced or looked after properly. Additionally you need to ask yourself why it is being sold now. Has it been in an accident, or are there hidden mechanical issues you need to be aware of? Always know the history of the vehicle you are buying!
Purchase from a Reputable Used Car Dealership
When it comes to the condition of a used vehicle, it is not always easy to get the full story from a private seller. Even though the seller might be offering a great deal it is always better to go through a legitimate Used Car Dealership with a proven track record for providing high quality cars, SUV’s and LCV’s at the best possible used vehicle prices. These dealerships are properly equipped to check the vehicle being sold before it hits the showroom floor and will offer an optional warranty and provide a service history whenever possible. So don’t just look at the mileage of the car, look at the overall history of the vehicle before making a purchasing decision.
Quality and Care with Low Mileage is Key
One of the best ways of ensuring you get the best low mileage used car deal is to purchase an ex fleet car. This is because they are normally only kept until they reach a certain mileage before they are sold and replaced. It is in the interest of the fleet owners selling them to have kept them in the best possible condition as it is in the interest of the company to have reliable vehicles on the road at all times while still in service with them. Great deals can often be had when purchasing an ex fleet vehicle from Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Tempest and Thrifty as they are generally maintained exactly on schedule and they are companies that know cars well and generally service their own fleets. Many of these vehicle hire companies selling cars have established business relationships with the top used car sales group in South Africa, so ask around before buying.
