Buying a car from a Dealership or Private Seller?

Tweet There’s no question about it, buying a car is tricky business. One of the first decisions a new car buyer will make is whether to buy a new car or a used car. This is shortly followed by the decision to buy a car from a dealership or from a private seller.

What is the better option? If you think about it, it really depends on who you are and what car you are looking for. If a new car is on the cards, it may be in your best interest to shop around at various dealerships to understand what the different offerings are and where you can get the best deal in terms of financing and all the extras. In many cases, buying a car through a dealership takes away a lot of the headache of buying a car as the dealership will take care of all the necessary paperwork and offer hassle free service that many people prefer and are willing to pay extra for.

If you are thinking of buying a used car, a dealership is an option but it might be useful to consider buying a car from a private seller. Websites such as www.cars.co.za have thousands of vehicles to search from and make it easy to search for cars that meet your needs. If money is a concern to you then buying a used car from a private seller is probably your best bet even though it might take a bit longer to find the car you are looking for.

The decision ultimately lies with you. I happened to find a useful article that addresses the ups and downs of buying a car from a dealership versus buying a car from a private seller. If you wish to find out more, read the article.