When you shop online for a major purchase like a new or used vehicle, besides common sense, the following checklist is your best friend!
Read below fo tips and considerations when buying a car online, and turn to us for your new car transport to get your vehicle shipped right to your door!
Internet car buying checklist
First of all, deals can be great but always be on the lookout for anything that seems too good to be true. Research the average price for the make, model and condition of the car you are considering, and the reasons it may be so cheap. If you have friends or acquaintances who live near the seller, don’t hesitate to ask them to check out both the vehicle and the vendor.
If you’d like more certainty, you can work with an established and respectable dealer instead of an individual. If you’re considering buying from a business, check if there are any user reviews posted online – if they have had problems with customers, find out how the business has handled them.
Once you have decided on a vehicle, it can be very useful to run a check with Experian or CarFax. They do not only credit reports, but also traces on vehicle serial numbers – this way, you can find out the history of the vehicle, whether it’s been stolen, how many owners it’s had, whether the car has been in any serious traffic accidents, fires, floods or any other disasters. This is especially relevant when buying a used car online where you won’t have an opportunity to get your hands on it before paying.
Speaking of which, a good trick to try is to ask the seller if you can visit and see the car in vivo. You don’t need to actually do it – this is simply a way to gauge the willingness of the seller to show his goods in person. If there is any resistance to the idea, this is a good sign that there is something underhanded going on.
Don’t forget that even when buying a car online, you still have to pay state sales tax. In the case of something expensive like a car, you will certainly get in trouble if you neglect to pay tax, which will come up when you register the vehicle in your state of residence. Always make arrangements to have enough money to cover taxes and other government expenses. On the other hand, there may also be tax credits and other incentives available to you – always make it a point to check whether your or the seller’s state offers any breaks to a car buyer.
Transporting your new car home
Finally, You need to arrange is transporting the vehicle to your home. The last thing you want to be worrying about is whether your car actually makes it through the trip, and this is where we come in.
Once you have found a deal and verified its authenticity, we will pick the vehicle up and deliver it to your doorstep, or anyplace you choose to specify, quickly and professionally. Our transport services are reasonably-priced, and come with a full guarantee and insurance policy against negligence and damage. When it comes to used or new car transport, get in touch with us for responsible service and peace of mind.
