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Article: Automobiles - Buy Cars Online
By Pavel
Borodin
The Net is constantly growing and its users
develop more and more applications and utilize it in completely new
ways. Several years ago a couple of new sites showed up in the Net;
these sites were dedicated to the sale of automotive vehicles. Since
that time the number of these sites has substantially increased and
I have participated in building search engine for used truck sale
-European www.truck1st.com , American www.truck1st.us and Russian
www.truck1st.ru. Basing on my experience in Internet used truck
sales, I can offer you several recommendations on buying trucks and
cars; I hope you'll find them very useful.
The main goal of
this kind of sites is to connect sellers and buyers of automotive
vehicles, both new and used. Using such sites makes vehicle trade
much easier for sellers as well as for buyers. These sites create
virtual marketplace where buyers can offer their vehicles and
sellers can look through the buyers’ stock. So the search for the
customer or for specific vehicle becomes unnecessary, saving lots of
time and money for both parties.
In practice it looks as
follows. The seller places his vehicles at the website, usually it
is vehicle description, pictures and additional info (price,
delivery terms and contacts). See www.truck1st.com for specific
examples. So when the buyer wants to buy a vehicle, he gets online,
connects to the website and looks through the sellers’ vehicles.
Then he gets in touch with the seller, confirms vehicle
specification and availability and purchases the vehicles. Such
internet trade allows to shop for vehicles located not only your
vicinity, but nationwide and even worldwide. Sometimes it saves a
lot of money and lets find exactly what you are looking for.
It
is clear that the used car or truck technical condition is a crucial
factor. When choosing used truck or car, the more choice you have –
the better the chances that you will buy a vehicle in good technical
condition. In this case Internet purchase is a very effective
solution.
So let’s contact the seller and clear everything
up. It is better done by phone, though email message is also
acceptable. But you will save a lot of time by making simple phone
call. Besides, the human factor in communication is very important,
so pick up the phone and call him. What should I mention during my
first contact with the seller? Here is a list. But very important –
write down everything the seller will say to you. Later, when you
think everything over to make decision, you will appreciate it
later.
1. First of all represent yourself, name the
reason of your call and website where you have found the truck. Ask
if the vehicle is still available.
2. Let’s assume it is not
sold yet. Then ask about every word in the description to check it
is really true. It is much better if you spend 2 minutes of your
time now, than to come to the buyer after and find out that there is
no air conditioning, though it was mentioned at the website.
3. Ask about everything that was not described – minor
technical problems, condition of engine, body, clutch, suspension,
tyres, interior. Do not forget anything, you should have complete
picture in your mind. For example, the cost of new tyres for tractor
truck is about 200$ for a wheel and a lot of people usually forget
to ask about tyre condition.
4. When it comes to price, do
not be shy to argue a bit. Usually people put a little higher price
that would actually satisfy them. Anyway a little of bargaining
never harmed anyone.
It is much better for if you choose
several vehicles and make several calls. You should not restrict
yourself to a single truck, remember – the more choice you have, the
better truck you will buy.
So by this time you should have
called 3-4 sellers and have 3-4 papers with complete description at
your table. Now its your time – relax and think everything over and
make your final decision. Sometimes it is wise to call the sellers
again and tell them that you have a little better offers – it will
surprisingly move the prices down and help you make your final
decision.
That’s it, now you are ready to go and pick up
your new used truck. Just don’t forget to let your eyes see
everything your ears heard – take the paper with vehicle description
(that you have written down during your talk with the seller) and
check everything. It is very advisable that you check the truck or
car at the local service center – let professionals do their job.
And by the way, the last price is always fixed after final
vehicle examination.
Pavel Borodin is a
manager of TRUCK1ST - www.truck1st.com, website devoted to the used truck
sale.
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