Commercials that advertise websites saying they will give you the best deal on a car are everywhere, and it can be overwhelming trying to decide which website to use. Fortunately, with the abundance of websites that are available to find cars for sale, you can compare and contrast and find which website that works best for you. When in the market for a new car, the best place to start is online, that way you know exactly what you are looking for before walking into a dealership, and know exactly what you are getting into when buying a car. Here are some of the best websites to find cars for sale.
1.) AutoTrader.com
When you first go on AutoTrader, you are given two options. You can either browse cars by make, style or price, or you can put in the exact make, model and price range you are looking for. They also have you put in your zip code so you can see what cars are for sale in your area. With the browse option, you can look for any car you want and find one that works for you, so if you aren’t quite sure what car you are looking for, this site provides ways to find a car. When looking at a specific car, they will tell you what price a dealership is offering for that car, and give you comparisons of other dealerships around the area, guarantying that you will find the car you want at the best value.
2.) Cars.com
A simple name for an easy to navigate site. Cars.com gives you the option to shop new, used and certified pre-owned cars. It gives you the option to put in your zip code, and a range of miles around your zip code if you are willing to go a little further to find the car you want. You can also customize a new car if you want something that is exactly to your taste. This website also gives you the option to sell, research and get advice on car shopping.
3.) TrueCar.com
This website gives you a lot of information if you know exactly what you want in a car. TrueCar starts with the option of a new or used car and continues for that point. You then select your specific make and model. After this, the website asks you what style of car you want, color, and even the optional upgrades that can be added to the car, and how much extra they will cost you. The website then gives you the option to see what other people have paid, and pricing details. They go through unusually low price, great price, good price and above market price. This website gets down to the details, but only if you know exactly what you want.
4.) The Dealership’s Website
Sometimes people live in an area where there are an abundance of car dealerships close by. Instead of going directly there and dealing with a salesman who won’t take no for an answer, go to the dealership’s website. You can map out what cars they are selling and how much, and then compare their prices to those of the other websites that you have looked at. Dealerships always have a great selection of new cars, and if a used car that they received in a trade-in was not up to par, they will send it to an auction rather than selling it directly to you, so you know you are getting a reliable vehicle.
5.) CarMax.com
CarMax, like Cars.com gives you the option to sell and research cars, which is nice if you are confused on exactly which car you want. CarMax gives you the options to look at cars by make, vehicle type, model/price, features, and MPG, so you can look at both new and used cars. They also give you the option to find a CarMax store near you, so you don’t have to drive very far if you find the car you want. They also have a vehicle recommendation tool. This tool sorts throughout hundreds of cars based on your preferences to find the car that is exactly right for you, taking away some of the added pressure of shopping for a car.