As Metro Cebu is progressing, transportation is becoming a big necessity for the general populace. A lot of hard-working Cebuanos are out getting their first car however there are still those who find it difficult to purchase a brand new car and thus opt for the second best thing which is to purchase a used car.
If ever you are in the market for a used car but don’t know where to start? Then you can check out the following places to strike a deal.
1) Newspaper Ads
Classified Ads are not just for those who are job hunting. There are numerous posts daily about cars that are for sale. Check it out the next time you open the newspaper.
2) Used Car or Surplus Shops
There are numerous shops all around Cebu that sell used cars as well as surplus units. These are good places to check out as they do this as a profession and have an office to go back to in case you face any problems. But as always, use common sense before doing any transactions and make sure all the paperwork is legit.
3) Banks
This may seem an odd place to go to when looking for a used car however if you are unaware, there is a variety of repossessed cars hiding in the banks’ garage. You can approach the loans division and ask about the available units that are for sale every month.
Although each bank has it’s own method of selling the repossessed cars. Typically the banks sell the units through a bidding every month. Don't rush on your purchase, often times the initial price goes down every month and you can save about 30% from the original market price.
To find out more you can check out these sites below:
4) Google
Living in the digital age, everything is found through a click of a finger. The same can be said about looking for used cars. There is literally dozens of websites that links buyers to sellers within the Philippines or Cebu for that matter.
Just google for a car you are looking for and voila, there you go. The well-known sites are:
www.olx.ph
cars.trovit.ph
www.ayosdito.ph
www.carmudi.com.ph
5) Word of Mouth
Ofcourse what better way to look for something than to ask around from your friends. You never know if somebody you know is selling their car and you can buy it for a good price!
There you have it, 5 places to look at when thinking of purchasing a used car.
Take your time and enjoy the process of searching for your next car since buying a car whether brand new or used is a big decision.
To know more about what to look out for when purchasing a used car. Check out next week’s post about How to buy a Used Car.
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