Introduction: How to Overcome Your Transportation Issue When on a Tight Budget

By Brett Michael Williams
About: Brett Michael Williams of Phoenix, AZ loves to write, discuss, think and talk about his outstanding passion for BMW cars. He is all out to help people buy used BMW cars at the best possible price. If you too s…

Recessionary situations are still prevailing and inflation is rising by the day, in such a scenario it doesn't make sense to buy an expensive new car. This is because maintaining a car is a costly proposition besides the price of a car depreciates every year. However, you still require a transport to reach office, to drop your kids to school or to travel over weekends. Here are some cheaper propositions you can think of when planning to a buy a car on a limited budget.

Step 1: Fix Your Existing Car

If your existing car is less than 7-8 years old, a wiser idea would be to get it repaired and renovated instead of going for an expensive new car. Experts suggest that repairing is a good alternative to buying a new car if the renovation cost is up to 40 per cent of the value of the car.

Step 2: Public Transport

If the public transport in your city is good, you can use that in combination with short-term rentals. Using such alternative transport, you can avoid the cost of investing in a car and several incidental expenses such as car insurance, car repair etc and keep your transportation cost to a minimum.

Step 3: Buying a Used Car

For those of you who still feel the need to buy a car, but are on a limited budget, you can always think of buying a used car that is in a good condition. It will be just as good as a new car and it will serve the purpose too!

If you have decided to buy a used car the best place to get one would be the salvage auction yard. People can place their bids on vehicles that are slightly damaged and in the bargain they can save a great deal of money as well. If you are lucky, you may even come across a slightly used car in a very good condition. You can consider buying used BMW cars. As the price of a new BMW is high, it is always advisable to buy a used one if the budget is a constraint. If you don't want to buy from auctions, you can consider buying certified pre-owned BMW car. This comes with a quality assurance from the manufacturer. As the BMW sales are rising by the year owing to its popularity, there is a great chance of finding a well-maintained used BMW car on the market.

Step 4: Get a Car Remodelled / Reconstructed

If you don't want to go for a BMW cars as even a used BMW is an expensive one, you can buy a cheaper but well maintained car and get it renovated and remodeled  Alternatively, you can go to the salvage auction yard and look around for auto parts that you can assemble later and make your own vehicle!

Consider all the options and weight\ the pros and cons of each. You can also consult a trusted dealer to help you come up with a suitable option or help you buy a well-maintained used car at a good price.