What you need to know in buying cars

Used Car Values
Determine the cars history.

When searching for a new or a second hand vehicle at car auctions or at car classifieds you find on the news paper or in the Internet, it is always wise to gather the vehicles information to get enough information in determining the used car value. You may ask the used car dealer, or the old vehicle owner about the cars service and damage/accident history. This will give you an idea on what are the cars components that you need to pay attention to most often. For example, if the car has some issues with the engine always overheating, by knowing this in the cars history, you will know that the radiator needs attention. Thus, you will know that other used cars (without engine temperature trouble history) value will be higher than this car.

Cars Pricing
Get a car that fits your budget.

Don't be in a rush to purchase a car that you like. It is always advisable to do a little browsing first with all of the available resources, specially for those with a limited budget. As much as possible, get a list of the top 5 cars that you think you like and compare their cars pricing and values. Of course, everyone will want to choose the car that fits the lifestyle and the budget alloted for it.

Car Sites
Sites on line that offers new or used automobile for sale.

It is alright to shop for cars on line, though, you will only see the cars in pictures which can make the decision harder.

Before buying a car on line, make sure that the site you are using is not a fraud. The second thing you need to do is to search for all the list of the cars, that are with in reach and with in the budget limitations, and make sure to contact the seller or the dealer of the car and ask for all the cars info. This information includes the vehicle's history (service and damage history), cars pricing and the last price he/she is willing to offer, description of the car (feature, make, model, year, transmission etc) and more extra pictures.
Try to negotiate the price as much as you could and also negotiate the shipping cost, on who will pay the shipping. It is always best to visit the car, if possible, to make the decision easier. If you will visit the car, you will be able to see more details in to it and you might be able to test drive the vehicle.

One site I have seen giving quality car services is OzFreeOnline. They provide free services for either a seller or a buyer. One can browse a free car listing or avail of the free car advertising service to get that automobile sold fast.

Lastly, be patient in searching and buying for your next car. Browse all free car listings as much as possible to expand your choice.