How To Get The Lowest Prices On A Used Car

Low prices on a used car seem to be very popular now-a-days due to the financial crises and the economic conditions it has created.Since the crack in the market this autumn 2008, we have observed an increase in the number of people searching for cheap used cars, even as low as $500. What happens is, people simply lack money because of unemployment, lower wages or whatever reason but most of them have debt that has to be paid down. Thus they are forced to get money fast and if they have a car, they sell it cheap to get the money as fast as possible. And other cash strapped people buy it very cheap. It goes without saying that vehicles at a price like this are not typically this year's models but cars that you can be pretty sure are functioning properly.

Now I'm gonna show you three sources where you can get good cars dirt cheap.

Government Auctions

Government auctions are my favorite source for very cheap cars nowadays. You might not find them the very first time you go there but sooner or later you will find a decent vehicle at a price you didn't think was possible.


Auction Web Sites

Online auction sites are probably the easiest and most convenient places to go when you are looking for the lowest prices on a used car. eBay is the biggest and most famous auction site, but there are many other sites that specialize in auctioning different items such as cars. The best car auction sites are updated with the newest cars every day. If you haven't been on eBay yet just enter 'cars' plus the amount you want to spend in the eBay search box and you will get a list of vehicles that meet your specifications. If you want to go to another site, just find a search engine and type in 'cars' and the amount, for example 'for $600 or less'.

Classified Ads

Penny Saver, Craigslist and other classifieds is another great source of dirt cheap automobiles. Online classifieds are great to start with because it's simple and convenient and doesn't cost you a nickel. As soon as you find a cheap used car that you want, contact the owner and make an offer. Await their answer. Buying dirt cheap vehicles from people in a desperate need for cash means you have to be on the alert. It's not uncommon that the owner is removing certain parts from the vehicle that is difficult for the buyer to see, especially when it is purchased online. The best way to protect yourself against such frauds is to have a sales form containing all the appropriate terms of contract and signed by the seller and yourself.


Don't forget the local newspaper and their classified section; you can find many cheap used cars there. As already mentioned you should get a contract or bill of sale printable form that both you and the seller sign. Follow the rules which are the same whether you purchase online or off line with the lowest prices on a used car there is.

You can purchase used cars cheap at a dealership. However, if you want to pay the lowest prices on a used car, I highly recommend that you click the last link before you go.