Should I Buy a New or a Used Car?

When thinking about changing your vehicle, there are so many things to consider. You’ll need to think about your budget, what make and model you want, and also whether to buy new or used.

These decisions are hard to make when you don’t know the facts, so let Whitestone Garage help you decide!

Buying a New Car

There are many benefits to buying a car brand new. Firstly, you can choose the exact specification of car you want, even custom designs. This is a great bonus as you can choose exactly what you are looking for.

In this current age of developing technology, new cars are getting more and more modern. Buying a brand-new car will give you a more advanced tech system with brand new features. However, many of the faults that occur with new cars are electrical, not mechanical. Electrical faults are much harder to fix and are unable to be cured on the roadside.

Buying a Used Car

Most UK car buyers purchase previously owned cars. There are many benefits to this, that far outweigh the costs. Around seven million used cars are sold each year in the UK, so there is a lot to choose from! Even if you don’t get to customise it yourself, it’s fairly easy to find exactly what you’re looking for.

The upfront cost for a new car will be significantly higher than that of a used car, meaning that you may be able to afford a far greater range, plus, depreciation hits new cars much harder. Buying a used car from a trusted dealer will save you pennies and reduce depreciation by around 20%.

The only downside to buying used is the uncertainty of the vehicle’s history. Before buying a previously owned car privately, check it has full service history and no trace of write offs or robberies, or alternatively, purchase from a trusted used car dealership to avoid this worry. With a professional dealership, you will be covered if things go wrong.

If you are looking for a used car, visit Whitestone Garage in Blackburn, where you will find a huge variety of quality used cars for sale.