Choosing Between a Car Yard in Chermside and a Private Seller
In the age of the Internet, you have more options than ever before for used car shopping. Facebook Marketplace and other online platforms let just about anyone sell their used vehicle, while in the city you have access to dealerships, car yards and auctions too.
Widely regarded as the hub of northside Brisbane, Chermside is a busy inner-city suburb with abundant retail opportunities including car shopping options. If you live on this side of town and you’re hunting for a second-hand vehicle, you may be trying to decide between a car yard in Chermside and a private sale.
There are more options you can choose from, however, when you’re shopping for used cars. Aspley Mazda is a one-stop vehicle shop just a short drive down the road from Chermside. We have all kinds of options including every new vehicle in the Mazda range and a wide variety of second-hand makes and models.
If you’re on the north side and trying to decide between visiting a car yard in Chermside and taking a chance with the options you’ll find online, here’s the Aspley Mazda guide to the pros and cons of each.
Buying a used car from a Chermside dealership
Buying from a car yard in Chermside gives you plenty of options to choose from. This suburb of Chermside and its surrounding area is home to a number of car dealerships. Aspley Mazda is one of the biggest and most popular options in the Chermside area.
Here are some advantages and disadvantages of choosing the car dealership option:
Pros
A dealer’s help
Buying a used car is a stressful situation, and you want to make sure you get the best deal you can find. A dealer will offer you their expert advice and make sure you understand every aspect of the sale, the paperwork and your options.
A warranty
Legitimate used car dealers put their vehicles through a comprehensive safety inspection and checking process, and sell them with warranties that cover you in case anything goes wrong.
Stricter consumer laws
When you buy a new car from a car yard in Chermside or another licenced dealership, you’re protected by tighter consumer laws than you get from a private sale. You have the right to test drive a car before you buy it, a statutory warranty, a cooling-off period consisting of one business day and a guarantee of clear title on the car.
Cons
Higher prices
As a general rule, second-hand cars from dealerships are more expensive than the ones you’ll find from private sellers online. You’ll also find less room to bargain on the price and may face hidden fees. You’ll find at Aspley Mazda, that the prices are very transparent and reasonable.
Pushy sales tactics
Some dealers may try to put “the hard sell” on you or adopt a high-pressure approach to the sale. One of Aspley Mazda company gold standards is Transparency, and this is what you can expect if you deal directly with us. People first mindset, honestly and no games! Aspley Mazda are here to build lifelong relationships with customers and are not interested in the sales tactics you may find elsewhere.
Buying a used car privately
In a city the size of Brisbane, buying from a private seller gives you plenty of options. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of buying a second-hand car privately.
Pros
More affordable
Cars that you purchase online from private sellers can sometimes be more affordable than the ones you find at dealerships. Additionally, negotiating with a private seller gives you the chance to haggle down to a more reasonable price if they have less interest in the vehicle.
Endless options
When you browse a dealership or car yard in Chermside, you’re limited by what they have in stock. When you car shop online, however, it’s easier and faster to find listings for a specific vehicle.
Cons
Lack of consumer protections
When you buy a car online there’s often no going back if something goes wrong. There’s no warranty or cooling-off period, and the seller has no obligation to provide repairs for any faults.
You have to do all the heavy lifting
When you buy a used car privately, all the paperwork the dealer would usually help you with becomes your responsibility. This includes everything from transferring the registration to paying stamp duty to checking the vehicle’s history.
Find a new or used car at Aspley Mazda
Whether you’re looking for new or used cars in Brisbane, Aspley Mazda has the perfect model vehicle for you. From brand new to second-hand cars, luxury sports cars to Utes, our dealership is a one-stop vehicle shop just a 10-minute drive from Chermside. As well as stocking every available Mazda model from classic sedans to BT-50 Utes, we have a used car yard with all kinds of makes and models including not only Mazdas but Toyotas, Subarus, Nissans, Hondas and more.
A local, family-owned business, Aspley Mazda has been a trusted name in the industry for over 50 years. Customer service is our number one priority and so is providing solutions that meet our customers’ needs.
Enjoy peace of mind with our new cars with a five-year new vehicle warranty and roadside assistance. Our used carshave been thoroughly tested for quality with our 120-point vehicle inspection process and come with a year’s worth of roadside assistance and warranty.
To find out more, pay Aspley Mazda a visit at 1441 Gympie Road, Aspley, call (07) 3263 5333 orbook a test drive.