Car Markets
Car markets are often a good place to start. They work on the principle that private sellers bring their cars to the market and sell their vehicles in the space that the car market provides. They have a number of advantages;
- You buy directly form the seller, eliminating the profit that you might find at a dealership.
- You can find large numbers of vehicles in one place, so it saves the leg work.
- You can usually check the cars at the markets, (legally and mechanically).
- You can usually negotiate a good price with the buyers directly.
- You are less likely to find “dodgy” vehicles at a car market as someone who has stolen a car is unlikely to sell it in a market.
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Internet Auction Sites
There are some online internet auction sites that sell cars and vans that might be suitable for traveling in New Zealand. There is however a lot of bad vehicles on these sites and vehicles with legal problems so make sure you do your research, try and find out the legal history of the car and make sure you check the car mechanically before you negotiate and buy the car.
Backpacker Hostel Notice Boards
This is a good place to look and get an idea for the market, and to see what sort of vehicles are available. Many of the adverts will have been left by backpackers/ travelers, however be aware that many local unlicensed dealers use this way to catch tourists and cheat them out of their holiday money by selling them bad vans and cars. So if you are buying from an advert left by a traveler then this is best, try and avoid local people who have advertised in this way, there is usually a reason for this.
