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Anyone can save a handful of cash when buying a new car. It's a simple case of using some common sense and following useful insider tips, which we have gleaned from the trade and reveal here. Play it right and you could save enough to pay for a holiday.
WHERE SHOULD I BUY?
You have three choices - franchised dealer, broker or a personal import from mainland Europe. Which is best depends on your individual priorities, but here are some guidelines to help you decide.
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FRANCHISED DEALERS
For: More personal, ability to trade in your existing car, chance of low-rate finance schemes, availability of test drives
Against: Usually dearer, involves face-to-face negotiation
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BROKERS
For: Usually cheaper, easy to arrange, no face-to-face pressure
Against: Unlikely to take your car as a trade-in or offer low-rate finance, a handful of disreputable brokers
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EUROPEAN PERSONAL IMPORTS
For: Often cheaper, easier than you might think
Against: Longer waiting times, more work on your part, unlikely to handle trade-ins, warranties tend to be shorter
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NEXT: WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO BUY?
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