HOW TO BUY A BMW ON A HYUNDAI BUDGETWritten by Tukshad Engineer
UNDERSTANDING THE UK CAR MARKET - Traditionally, purchasing a new car in UK has always been an expensive pursuit. Manufacturers have been able to restrict means by which we buy new cars in UK - they have been able to dictate who can sell a particular brand of car to you and where they can be sold. While in recent times prices of new cars in UK have been falling, they remain well above those in other European countries - this means that it's possible to save a lot of money on cars if you're prepared to do some research and buy your car from a source outside UK. This may seem like a hassle, but with several thousands of pounds to save it can prove to be more than worthwhile - and if you have a thing for travelling then buying from abroad can help satisfy your wanderlust while saving money on your new vehicle. WAYS OF CUTTING THE COST OF YOUR NEW CAR - As we saw above, we can really save some cash by purchasing our new car from Europe - an option that we'll investigate in more detail shortly. However, first we'll take a look at ways to cut cost of your new car within UK itself. Research - Approach purchase of your new car as you would if it were a home. If you were going to buy a new home you would probably consider several different ones, perhaps in different areas before making your choice. Similarly, you may have a preferred make and model but do not stop yourself from considering other models. If you are on a budget ask yourself what t is that you're looking for from your auto - is space important because you have a family? Whatever your requirements write them down and then list all makes & models that fit your criteria. You'll probably notice that there may be savings of a couple of thousand between 2 different cars that both fit your requirements. When researching which is cheapest & best possible option for you, this process of identifying close substitutes to your preferred choice is vital. You will need to investigate car's "platform", compare to its rivals and then make a choice based on this. So what do we mean by looking at cars "platform"? Simply a platform is very basic structure upon which car is structured - core upon which fittings and body are structured. Many different cars are actually derived from same platform. For example Ford uses Mondeo and Fiesta platforms to produce a wide variety of individual cars from Puma to Probe and much more. So lets say you really like look of Ford Galaxy - you should then investigate other similar cars built on same platform. Once you have done this look at offerings of your rivals - get hold of some car magazines and see which cars are listed next to your preferred choice. There may be some big price differences that you can expose to your advantage. Tip - Avoid paying high prices for "special editions" - this is rarely little more than different seat covers or some other small changes. What you're actually paying for here is "exclusive" factor. Buy An "Ex Fleet" Car And Make Some Serious Savings - The Ex Fleet market in UK is huge and certainly worth considering if you wish to make some significant savings. Ex fleet cars are commonly sold at http://www.global-ebooks.com/UKGovAuctions.htm , car supermarkets, and used car dealerships. Typically, mass sellers such as Ford, Vauxhall, Nissan, Peugeot and others all sell to ex fleet market. Buy A Pre Registered Car & Save Money - Pre registered cars are classed as "sold" by manufacturers, mostly to make their sales figures look better. Usually cars have only a few miles on clock but because they are classed as "second hand" they tend to be much lower in price. In effect you will enjoy a car that is practically new at a seriously reduced cost. Franchise dealerships and car supermarkets are places to find these gems. A lot of pre registered cars also come with a manufacturers warranty which makes deal all more sweet. Buy A Car From A UK Auction - Thousands of cars are sold at very low prices through auctions that are held in UK. This includes liquidation sales for companies that have gone bust as well as government held auctions where all kinds of items including cars are sold off at very low prices. For more details on auctions try http://www.global-ebooks.com/UKGovAuctions.htm
| | Using The Power Of Government Auctions & Wholesalers For Massive DiscountsWritten by Tukshad Engineer
I step into my local mall, and into a leading top brand clothes store. I see a jumper I like and while feeling soft material casually lift up price tag - and I almost feint with disbelief. How much??? That's more than I make in 2 days! I quickly stop caressing fabric and head toward Big Als Unbranded Clothes Discount Centre for a sweater within my budget range (which unfortunately will no doubt look as if it were knitted by my 5 year old Niece.) Sounds familiar? Well it really need not be this way. It actually amazes me how many people do not use wholesalers and government auctions to save 50%, 70% or even a whopping 90% on just about anything they could ever wish to purchase. That's right - it's incredibly easy to get regular 50% discounts on top brand items just by knowing WHERE to shop. Let us begin by looking at Government Auctions. While this article will focus on USA and UK it's worth noting that government auctions are held in many other countries too. A government auction is held to auction off various items (often at rock bottom prices) that government has legal ownership of. The type of items auctioned by various government agencies include vehicles, electronics, real estate, computers, jewellery and a lot more. In UK, types of government agencies that will offer up bargain goods and properties include police and C&E - there are also private liquidation's due to corporate bankruptcies. Many hundreds of auctions are held yearly and there are many outrageous bargains to be had in most of them. It's not unusual to pickup a brand new widescreen TV at £30 or top spec PCs and laptops from a mere £200. It's possible to learn more here: http://www.global-ebooks.com/UKGovAuctions.htm In USA there are also similar bargains to be had, and government agencies often auction off cheap land and properties in addition to usual range of electronics, vehicles and household goods. Just some of bargains in recent times include assorted jewellery $600 in value being sold for just $20 and an actual house being sold at 50% below its market value. More information on government auctions in USA is available here:
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