by :
Louis Rix
The internet holds an enormous amount of resources when it comes to looking for a used Honda car. One of the quickest and easiest ways of getting the used Honda that you want is to go to a specialist website and make a search through hundreds of used cars.
A specialist website will allow you to make a detailed search quickly and easily for the exact make and model of Honda that you are looking for and depending on the size of the site there could be hundreds to narrow down your choices from. To help you narrow them down even further you should be able to refine your search by the amount you wish to spend on your car, any extras you want such as sunroof, the mileage and even the colour.
When looking for a used Honda you have the option of either searching with used car dealerships or private buyers. You might get more of a choice if you go with a dealership that specialises in Honda cars and when choosing this option there should be more cars to choose from especially if you have not got a fixed make and model in mind. Another bonus to going with a dealership is that all the used cars listed in the search and on the website should have had a car data check which tells you if the car has a dubious past.
However the prices for used Hondas are usually dearer and you might get a cheaper bargain by searching with private sellers.
While you can get a good bargain and a car that will run trouble free by going with a private seller you do have to take a little more care. There are many honest sellers who advertise with specialist websites but there are also those who will try to sell a car with a dubious past. Cars that have been stolen and deemed as a write-off by the insurer and then repaired or that have an unpaid loan still attached to them do turn up online and it is imperative that you know how to find their history.
However a specialist website will be able to give you good advice on what to look for when it comes to buying a used Honda privately. If buying from an individual then you have to check up on them to make sure they are who they say they are. You can do this by getting their full name, landline phone number and address. Once you have this information then check the number and address online or make a reverse number search. You can also use a car data check service which will tell you everything pertinent to the vehicle's history.
All cars have a vehicle identification number and this can found in different places on the car. If you know this number then you can make a vehicle car data check and this will tell you various types of information on the used Honda. It will tell you if the car still has a loan attached to it, whether the car has been listed as having been stolen or if it was written off with the insurance company which means you should steer clear.