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Used Car Prices Soar

For those that are hoping to find a used car that they can afford, then they had better make sure that they are taking their blood pressure medication before they decide to undertake their shopping. And this is because the prices of used cars are higher than ever. The reason for this is that they are in such high demand. Two years ago, people would find that they could get a good vehicle for around four or five grand, however, now that same car would cost almost seven or eight grand. 

Most car dealers are stating that since the numerous part shortages that have happened throughout the last several months, the number of new vehicles that are on the lots decreased, and people began to look for quality used cars. Now, that is going to affect everyone involved. In fact, the used car sales are at the highest that they have been in the past thirty-four years, which is good news for the auto market and bad news for consumers wanting to buy used cars.

The used cars that are being purchased by car dealers are generally going for around twenty five percent more than what the Kelly Blue Book is suggesting. Which means that for those that are wanting to trade in their old vehicle, they are going to find that they are going to get more than want they would get a year ago. In fact, most dealers are stating that the value that is given to the vehicle according to books is really just a starting figure nowadays, and consumers can make it the best situation for them if they are really wanting to. 

So is there any advice for those that are wanting to get a used car? The only advice that is going to be of any help is that they should be prepared to buy or at least hope that they have a good trade in that is going to lessen the sticker shock that they are going to find.