# 6 Tips to Save Money on Your Next Used Car Purchase Author: Pal Sinha, Barnali Author URL: https://financedigest.com/author/pal-sinha-barnali Published: 2022-06-02 Category: LIFESTYLE Category URL: https://financedigest.com/category/lifestyle Meta Title: Top Tips for Buying a Used Car from KAP Motors Brighton Meta Description: Looking for a used car? Inflation may have affected prices, but KAP Motors Brighton offers credibility and great prices. Follow our tips to save money! URL: https://financedigest.com/6-tips-to-save-money-on-your-next-used-car-purchasehtml ![undefined](https://prod.superblogcdn.com/site_cuid_cm5qst7v3003gwirgwqtxn8i8/images/istock-530853167-1736815667079-compressed.jpg) If you are in the market for a used car, then asking prices may surprise you. Inflation has affected many markets over the course of the last couple of years and the used car sector is among them. That said, if you are interested in second hand cars then we recommend you choose your dream pick of [used car from KAP Motors Brighton](https://www.kapmotorgroup.co.uk/used-cars/brighton). They are credible and offer great prices. However, wherever you choose to purchase your next car from, try to stick to the following advice to [save money](https://www.financedigest.com/money-saving-hacks.html "Money saving hacks") in the long run. 1. Buy Outright If You Can [Buying a car with credit will cost](https://www.financedigest.com/blessing-or-burden-what-else-could-you-buy-for-the-cost-of-your-timeshare.html "Blessing or burden? What else could you buy for the cost of your timeshare?") you more over time. If you can possibly afford to do so, save for the [entire sum and buy](https://www.financedigest.com/introducing-the-uks-first-entirely-online-used-car-buying-service-with-competitive-finance-option.html "Introducing the UK’s first entirely online used car buying service with competitive finance option") it outright. If that’s not possible, then borrow the smallest [sum you can by maximising your deposit](https://www.financedigest.com/bellway-homes-breaks-rigid-deposit-sums-at-the-ridgeway.html "Bellway homes breaks rigid deposit sums at the ridgeway") or by purchasing a cheaper model. 2. Inspect the Tyres Have a good look at any second hand car’s tyres. The last thing you want to do is to have to replace them a couple of weeks after making a purchase. Even worse, insufficient tyre tread could lead to you [facing a costly](https://www.financedigest.com/analysis-euros-20-year-low-leaves-ecb-facing-costly-choices.html "Analysis-Euro’s 20-year low leaves ECB facing costly choices") fine. 3. Compare Pricing If you think the asking [price for your car](https://www.financedigest.com/3-tricks-to-get-a-better-price-when-selling-your-car.html "3 Tricks To Get a Better Price When Selling Your Car") might be a little high, then look for similar models online. Those of a similar age, trim [level and mileage should inform you as to whether the price](https://www.financedigest.com/g7-finance-chiefs-agree-on-russian-oil-price-cap-but-level-not-yet-set.html "G7 finance chiefs agree on Russian oil price cap but level not yet set") is good or not. Remember to compare similar models by different manufacturers, not necessarily exactly the same ones. 4. Extend the Warranty Many [car dealers will offer 12 months warranty with a used car sale](https://www.financedigest.com/mercedes-posts-rise-in-q1-sales-boosted-by-evs-premium-cars.html "Mercedes posts rise in Q1 sales boosted by EVs, premium cars") with no additional cost. That’s a good reason not to purchase from a private seller, of course. In addition, [consider buying](https://www.financedigest.com/4-things-to-consider-before-buying-your-dream-car.html "4 Things To Consider Before Buying Your Dream Car") an extension to the warranty. Doing so could save you a great deal. 5. [Check the Service](https://www.financedigest.com/criminals-terrorists-back-foot-thanks-innovative-identity-check-tech-e-money-prepaid-fintech-financial-services.html "Criminals and terrorists on the back foot thanks to innovative identity check tech for e-money, prepaid and fintech financial services     ") History Always have a look at what servicing the car has undergone since it was new. Check any [car over three years](https://www.financedigest.com/uk-car-sales-hit-30-year-low-in-2022-but-could-grow-15-this-year-smmt.html "UK car sales hit 30-year low in 2022, but could grow 15% this year – SMMT") of age has undergone an MOT. [Cars without full service histories should be that much more affordable to buy since you may face some maintenance costs](https://www.financedigest.com/uk-car-output-rises-in-august-soaring-costs-cast-shadow-over-recovery.html "UK car output rises in August, soaring costs cast shadow over recovery") from minor issues that haven’t yet been dealt with. 6. Make an Offer You do not have to [pay the asking](https://www.financedigest.com/7-questions-to-ask-before-paying-off-your-mortgage-early.html "7 Questions to Ask Before Paying Off Your Mortgage Early") price when you purchase a used car. If you are not sure where to pitch a bid, then simply ask the seller if there is any negotiating room in the [price and see what they say](https://www.financedigest.com/buy-off-plan-to-beat-stalling-house-prices-and-falling-rental-yields-says-jean-liggett.html "“Buy off-plan to beat stalling house prices and falling rental yields” says Jean Liggett "). If the answer is ‘no’, then there’s nothing to stop you making an offer anyway. **This is a Sponsored Feature.** --- This blog is powered by Superblog. Visit https://superblog.ai to know more. ---