One of the most important purchases consumers make
is a car. The average consumer purchases another car every several
years. With the High Cost of new cars millions of people are opting to
purchase affordable used cars.
There is a Massive opportunity to earn an
excellent income. Help fill this high demand for quality used cars at
affordable prices. When starting out you should focus on cars under the
$4,000 range.
Do some research and find out what the most
popular best selling cars in your area are. By staying in the lower
price ranges with these popular vehicles you will be in a higher demand
market since more people can afford these vehicles than higher priced
more expensive cars, this will make it much easer to sell quickly for a
profit.
You make your money when you buy, this is an
important key to your success. You will need to pay wholesale price or
below less the cost of any needed repairs, and other expenses ie:
detailing, newspaper ads, etc. Once you know the wholesale price, less
repair costs and expenses, you will know how much you can pay for a
car. If you buy it right you wll be able to sell it at a profit and
still give the buyer a great deal.
One of the most important things you can do to
purchase a used cars at bargain prices is to do your homework. You
should check your local classified ads and see what the asking price is
for the type of vehicle that you are in the market for.
Make sure to get the high and low Blue Book and
wholesale prices on the vehicle that you are interested in. Here are
some excellent sources for getting pricing:
NADA GUIDES - www.nadaguides.com
KELLEY BLUE BOOK - www.kbb.com
EDMUNDS - www.edmunds.com
Other resources to check with is CARFAX. They can
supply you with the vehicle history report. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration has a research area to check recall
history on cars. We recommend that you have the vehicle you are
interested in purchasing be inspected by your own mechanic prior to
purchase.
Newspaper Classified Ads are an excellent place to
find cars at well below retail prices. Many of these people will be
happy to sell their used cars for several hundred dollars more than
what was quoted by the dealer and you will end up with an EXCELLENT
BUY!
Online Auctions can be a great place to find
bargains. You can shop right from the comfort of your own home. Look
for auctions with no reserve, these auctions don’t have a minimum price
before they will sell.
Public Car Auctions are open to the general public
and do not require you to have a Dealer’s License. Public auctions can
be an excellent place to purchase cars at wholesale prices. Some of
these auctions are: Auction Repossessions of Credit Unions, Banks
& Lending Institutions. Some public auctions also auction
Police and Local Municipalities, City, State, & County
vehicles.
Estate and Bankruptcy Auctions can be a very good
place to purchase vehicles at wholesale prices. These auctions are
usually advertised in newspaper classified section or handled by
Probate Estate Auctioneers.
Government Auctions are an excellent source for
bargin vehicles. They include vehicles from DEA drug raid seizures,
FBI, IRS, U.S. Customs Auctions, Department of Defense, General
Services Auctions, Resolution Trust Corporation, Department of Housing
and Urban Development, and U.S. Postal Services.
Rental Car Companies often sell their fleet of
cars by auction. They can be a great source of cars. Contact these
large companies and inquire.
Dealer Auctions can be one of the best sources to
cars at below wholesale prices. Most of these auctions require that you
have a dealer’s license. These auctions include lease cars, trade-ins,
rentals, and fleet vehicles.
Stay away from used cars that need major
mechanical repairs or body work. Look for good, dependable cars, if the
pait is a little dull or the rug is dirty, you can detail, polish and
wax the car and clean the carpet. Replace the floor mats if needed. By
doing a few hours of work, you can make your car worth hundreds or even
thousands of dollars more. By having a clean care, inside and out, you
will attract more buyers that will be willing to pay you top dollar for
your car.
When your car is ready to sell, you can place and
ad in your local newspaper's classified section, or you can place your
ad on the internet and reach a wider audience. CARS.COM and
AUTOBYTEL.COM has a lot of traffic and is enexpensive. Selling cars
through online auctions has also become very popular. It has become one
of the easiest, fastest, and most cost effective methods to reach your
target audience of hundreds and even thousands of people looking at
your car. EBAYMOTORS.COM or AUCTIONYOURAUTOS.COM are both online
auction sites.
Most states require that you have a Dealer's
License when you buy and sell vehicles for profit. Check with your
states Department of Motor Vehicles or Department of Public Safety for
more information on how to obtain a Dealer's License. It is important
to consult with your attorney, insurance agent, accountant, and other
government officials to determine what permits, licenses, records,
insurance policies, etc., are required.
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