A lot of us are tempted to purchase a used car, rather than one from new, due to the large difference in price, even after a year or so. There are in fact many cases where purchasing a used car in preference to new can be a case of false economy.Firstly, there may be a limited guarantee period, which means that you have less opportunity of getting problems rectified before that period runs out. This depends upon the age of the car. If it is already outside of the guarantee period then you are unlikely to get a guarantee of more than three to six months and, even that is likely to be limited, by parts and labour. The other are to take into consideration is the wear that the car has been subjected to. Irrespective of its age, it will have seen some wear and, dependent upon the driving habits of the previous owner(s), this could have occurred in a number of different areas. For example, a fast driver is likely to have used the brakes a lot, resulting in more brake pad wear. Some drivers rest their feet on the clutch a lot, also causing excessive wear. Others do not do the recommended week checks in such areas as tyre pressure, oil, and water, all of which cause wear on the respective parts. When purchasing a used car, all of these parts have the potential to need replacement or attention much sooner than you would hope, or be able to afford.Thus, if the car goes seriously wrong you could end up spending the difference between the original price and a new vehicle, if not more. Category:Home › Other • Pomegranates: A newly discovered superfood • Where did the joke why did the chicken cross the road come from and why is it funny? • Can mothers diagnosed with bipolar disorder make good parents? • Spiritual evolution of human consciousness • Tips for getting a college basketball scholarship • Living with Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) • Caring for the caregiver • Technologys impact on society
