Search like an expert
Once you've decided what you're looking for, the key to finding it is to make sure you hear about the latest cars matching your search. Used cars are often advertised in local papers as well as on websites like fish4cars. It's best to keep an eye out everywhere you can.
Keep up to speed
Searching online for your next car will save you loads of time as you can search a large area without having to visit lots of different garages. You can also search for cars on your mobile if you have internet access on your phone. Just visit http://mobile.fish4.co.uk to check for new cars whilst you're on the move.
Signing up to receive cars by email is a brilliant way of ensuring that you're aware of the latest used cars on the market.
It's easy to set up a saved search on fish4cars based on make, model and price range. Once you've signed up you'll receive a daily email showing the latest cars matching your criteria. You'll also be able to click through to view more photos, a map and seller's contact details.
Always be prepared
Before you go to view a car, try to do as much research as you can so that you don't waste valuable time. See our guide to checking it over if you need some pointers on what to look for.
Remember that it's your money and it's a big decision, so at least take your time to prepare by:
Comparing prices of similar models.
Checking that you can afford the running costs and insurance.
Researching the dealership or private seller.
Arranging to see the car in good daylight.
Don't rush
We know that looking for a car can be a time-consuming process and that it's tempting just to rush ahead with the first one that fits the bill. But you can't take your new car back to the shop if you decide you don't like it, so make sure that the decisions you make are for the right reasons.