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Although most car buyers will purchase a vehicle locally, most of our shopping and research is done online. After all, it’s easy to find, research and compare vehicles from the comfort of your own homes. With high gas prices, don’t waste a trip looking at the car unless you’re sure!
When searching for used cars online, you’ll find many websites, software programs, and smart phone applications that enable you to search by keyword phrase rather than selecting a specific make and model. If you’re looking for a specific product, such as a Ford, but you don’t have a model type preference, the ability to use a general search phrase is recommended. Same if you are shopping on a tight budget; You’re just looking for a car (any make and model) that you can afford.
For that search phrase, it is recommended that you keep in mind the type of used car you are looking to buy. With the example above, a “ford” search can produce a wide range of Ford vehicles, including cars, trucks, minivans, and more. A “ford focus” search will yield more relevant results. If you have a specific make and model, search with that.
As mentioned above, shoppers on a budget may not have a specific make and model in mind; They just want a vehicle they can afford. When doing a Google search, you can add “cheap cars for sale”. On genuine classified sites or car buying sites, don’t do this. Instead, just use phrases like “car,” “van,” “truck,” and so on. Yes, your goal is a cheap used car, but adding the word really cheap will skew your results.
Another search filter or feature you’ll commonly find on most car buying sites or car finder apps is the ability to set a price range. Do it! If you’re shopping on a budget and use a general search phrase like “cars,” you’ll see all the cars for sale in your area that meet your search criteria! This means you will have the largest selection of vehicles (irrespective of make and model) that you can afford.
A good website enables you to enter your zip code and then select a radius to search. For example, if your search radius is set to 25 miles, you will only see vehicles within 25 miles of your zip code. Feel free to play around with this distance. Yes, it can be good to search for local cars for sale within 25 miles of your home. However, you’ll find the largest selection of vehicles and more value options by expanding your scope. Take advantage of email or phone calls to contact sellers in advance; Determine whether the vehicle is worth taking the time to drive and view.
It’s also common to see some additional search filters on car finder smartphone apps and vehicle buying sites. For example, you may be able to enter a minimum and maximum year, select a color, and so on. Activate these filters if you have a specific want or need in mind. Your results will be targeted, meaning you’ll see vehicles that fit all of your search criteria. Keep in mind that you’ll see limited results.
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