So there are thousands of guides on how to purchase a used car online in Philadelphia but we want to make sure you have the right research before you head to the car dealership.

Here is why we recommend you buy a used car:

• You will get a better deal, but depending on your credit and the car dealership you go to
• You will save money on car insurance
• Your more likely to get more bells and whistles and stay in your price range
• You will save money on your registration fees and taxes
• You will know what your getting

You will want to make sure you get the best car deal possible and these are a few things you’re going to want to know upfront.

• Knowing if your going to need auto financing for the used car
• Are you paying cash
• Trading in your old car?

You will need to get a budget down before you start searching. Know what you want before you head to the car dealership on a used car in Philadelphia.

Make sure you know the car you want and plan to have it for at least 5 years. If you have kids put them into the plan and adjust accordingly.

You could never do enough research for a used car and there are a bunch of used car tools out there. You can use our used car buying tool.

Narrow your car search down to the top 3 cars you want that usually makes it easier on you and you can plan better.  Know the value of each car you choose before you go to the car dealership. Be educated, car dealers wont try and pull a fast one on you.

Go test drive some cars and see what you actually like and don’t like.  Last thing to know before you go and purchase a car is to have your mechanic look at it.

And like we said if you need auto financing for the car before? We can help you with our short form and get you moving in the right direction for the used car.