If there’s ever an important lesson to learn in life it’s that nothing is ever as it appears. From celebrities wearing expensive “designer” clothes that are actually from a flea market to “expensive” Rolexes bought at discount store, you don’t need to spend millions to look good. The same goes for cars- why pay a load of money for a brand new one when you can get one second hand for a fraction of the price?

Unlike a fake designer watch that might stop working the day after it’s bought, 99% of used cars are really good quality, so will keep going for years. There’s a huge selection to choose from too, so if you’re after that 4×4 or hot hatchback there’ll definitely be something out there.

Without doubt the best place to look for a second hand car is the internet. Not only are some of the reductions in price just unbelievable, you’ll be able to trawl through exactly the kind of cars you want with the help of easy search functions. It really is power in one click of your mouse!

Used motors appeal to a lot of people, but those that can benefit the most are new drivers and sports car owners. Not only is the upfront cost of buying a used car significantly less than buying brand new, insurance premiums can be lower too. So if you’re just getting out on the road, or want to burn some rubber without burning money, you should seriously consider the cheap car route.

The bottom line is that nobody is going to know if the car you’re driving is second hand or not. All you need to do is keep it in good condition and polish the bodywork so that it sparkles; with that in mind, save some money and buy a used car. Perfect your smile for when people stare, and you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank!