Weekly Topic Inspiration: Buying and selling cars

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   Simone Smithposted 10 years ago

   My mother is going through the process of buying a new car and selling her old one, and all the complications that arise have reminded me just how complicated this process can be! Every time we buy or sell a car, we learn a lot... why not write down those lessons learned and share them in Hub form?
   
   This week, for the sake of my dear mother and all the car buyers / sellers out there, I beseech you to share your tips on:
   1. Choosing between purchasing new and old cars
   2. Choosing the best way to sell a used car
   3. Determine the important factors to compare when choosing between different cars
   4. Determining how much you can afford to buy given your current financial status
   5. Deciding whether to sell or donate an old car
   6. Negotiating with car dealers (or private sellers of used cars)
   7. Car sale and purchase etiquette
   8. Important paperwork to have ready when buying / selling a car
   … and anything else that crops up when one is faced with the daunting task of acquiring and passing on automobiles!
   
   Don’t have a particular Hub in mind? Here are some search-friendly titles to consider using:
   
   SELLING
   The Best Way to Sell a Car
   How to Sell Your Car to a Dealer
   How to Sell a Used Car
   Selling a Used Car: Dos and Don’ts
   Where to Sell Used Cars
   How to Sell Your Car
   How to Sell Your Car for Cash
   When to Sell Your Car
   How to Sell Your Car for Free
   Can I Sell My Car Online?
   How to Sell Cars Online
   How to Sell Your Car for Parts
   
   BUYING
   The Best Month to Buy a Car
   The Best Cars to Buy Used
   The Best Cars to Buy New
   The Best Way to Buy a Car
   Important Considerations for Buying a Used Car
   Buying a Car with Bad Credit
   How to Buy a Car with Bad Credit
   The Best Place to Buy Used Cars
   A Safe Way to Buy Used Cheap Cars
   Where to Find Cheap Used Cars for Sale
   Car Buying Tips for First Time Buyers
   Used Car Buying Tips
   Tips for Buying a Used Car
   
   
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      Austinstarposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Used Car Buying Cars? Is this a typo? Should it be "Used Car Buying Tips?"

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         Simone Smithposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         It is! Just fixed it. Thanks for catching that!

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   JillKostowposted 10 years ago

   Here is my hub...
   
   Purchasing a Car with Bad Credit
   
   http://jillkostow.hubpages.com/hub/Purc … Bad-Credit

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      Denise Handlonposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Read and commented!   You were super quick getting this one out!

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      mjkearnposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Jill
      Nice job and have to 2nd Denise as you were super quick publishing this one, well done.
      
      Read, commented, voted up and ticked. Great info especially now when Banks are unfairly squeezing everyone globally and they, The Banks, caused most of the problem.
      
      You may have guessed that I'm not keen on Bankers but then again I'm not keen on Politicians either.
      
      As I know a little about cars I'll have a go at info on buying used motors. Coming soon if I can get the fingers to work.
      
      MJ.

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         JillKostowposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks!  You right, the banks did cause a lot of the problems and now they are making it so much harder for someone with even fair credit to obtain a loan.   Best of luck on your hub, can't wait to read it!!

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      Simone Smithposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Jill, you're a total speed demon! This is a lovely, succinct, helpful resource- and it's great to see those fab original photos, too!

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   cashmereposted 10 years ago

   Very opportune, we are considering selling our present car and upgrading to an SUV. Will be writing a hub soon.

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   Ruchiraposted 10 years ago

   My offering to this title: http://ruchira.hubpages.com/hub/A-Compl … -a-New-Car

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      Denise Handlonposted 10 years agoin reply to this

        read

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         Ruchiraposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks Denise Appreciate it

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      Simone Smithposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Ruchira, you're so good with these WTI Hubs. Nicely done.
      
      Might I recommend tweaking the title so that it's "A Complete Guide to Buying a New Car"?
      
      "To" seems more appropriate than "on". Could be wrong. Just wanted to toss that out there.

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         Ruchiraposted 10 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks Simone for your precious feedback.
         
         I agree with the "to" versus the "on". Thank you!
         Cheers

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   LensMan999posted 10 years ago

   This is my new hub "The Complete Guide to Hassle Free Car Buying and Selling "
   
   Waiting for your reviews and feedbacks
   
   http://lensman999.hubpages.com/hub/The- … nd-Selling

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      Denise Handlonposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      read

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      Denise Handlonposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      read 

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      Simone Smithposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Excellent tips, and I like the way you've formatted it!

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   Glenn Stokposted 10 years ago

   Finally finished my hub for this topic...
   
   Keep Your Old Car Or Buy A New One
   
   http://glennstok.hubpages.com/hub/keep- … -a-new-one

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      Simone Smithposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      A wonderfully polished guide, and I love your attention to detail! Stuff like cabin air filters would not even occur to me. Great Hub.

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   caseymelposted 10 years ago

   Here is my Hub on the topic:
   
   Buy A Newer Car Or Keep Your Old One?
   
   http://caseymel.hubpages.com/hub/Buy-A- … r-Used-One

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   donnah75posted 10 years ago

   Great topic!  I wrote an article about selling my car and it won Hub of the Day in August.  A lot of people are looking for advice on this topic.  My hub about selling my car is still one of my top performers.  Check it out.

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   Blond Logicposted 10 years ago

   Here is my hub for this week's topic.
   
   http://blond-logic.hubpages.com/hub/whe … -used-cars

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    mjkearnposted 10 years ago

    Hi Simoney Your highness
    and esteemed guests
    
    Back again with a little offering from a little man with a little car knowledge and a little late. You may want 2 pots of coffee for this one:
    
    How to buy your first used car.
    http://hub.me/aeejx
    
    or you may want to try this shorter more general one from a while ago:
    
    How to buy your first car.
    http://hub.me/ad3At
    
    Well done everyone this week. Lots of great car buying and selling info produced this week.
    MJ.

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    Novel Treasureposted 10 years ago

    I took a more "tongue and cheek" approach to the category and did a hub on tips to buying Hot Wheels cars online.
    
    http://noveltreasure.hubpages.com/hub/C … heels-Cars

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       Austinstarposted 10 years agoin reply to this

       I just finished my entry on Used Car Buying Tips. That title was already taken surprisingly.
       So I changed it to: http://austinstar.hubpages.com/hub/Top- … uying-Tips

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    Simone Smithposted 10 years ago

    Happy Monday, everyone!
    
    The guides you've created rock. Thanks for participating with last week's theme and sharing your car purchasing/selling advice.
    
    Our new theme is developing a good family budget. Stop by the thread and share your tips!

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