The car is, in a very real sense, a ‘territory’, an extension of our homes and also of our bodies – that bubble of personal space around us to which we lay sole claim. As a result we like to make sure that we have the very best when it comes to our vehicles. Readers pick up ‘The Gazette Online’ when looking for a new car because they want to hear our opinions and find people in their area who can sell them that perfect car or repair any problems with their existing ones.

Most recently, perhaps because of the credit crunch the ‘used car sections’ have been increasingly popular. The reason why so many people prefer to buy a used car instead of a new one is simple: money. Apart from collectibles and antiques, all cars depreciate in value. Most of the depreciation occurs in the first three years of the car’s life. Even worse: the value drops dramatically as soon as the new car leaves the dealer’s premises! People who buy a new vehicle pay thousands of pounds for a short-lived luxury of a ‘new car scent’.

Since the late 90?s the numbers of new car sales and leases have been rising substantially. All the people that bought or leased a new car traded in their older ones. Cars that have been leased come “off lease” in two or three years. This, plus the fact that cars last much longer than they used to, causes a huge supply of used cars. Therefore pre-owned vehicles are more competitively priced than ever, meaning you get more value for your money.

Due mainly to manufacturers and engineers, the durability and reliability of previously owned vehicles means that they are no less a value than a new car. As the price of new cars climbs, the popularity of used vehicles looks to continue to soar higher than ever. There are benefits to buying both types of vehicles, either new or used, but one thing for certain is that previously owned vehicles are more reliable than ever.

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