In these tough financial times we are all looking for a bargain whether it is on groceries or cars. To be a wise consumer one must carefully examine all options especially when it comes to large purchases such as a vehicle. Sadly when it comes to buying a used car many often overlook the “salvage” option merely because they have the wrong idea of what these cars are and what that title represents. While salvage cars don’t have the best reputation by many, understanding how they got that way may change your mind. Cars that have been given these titles are generally those that the insurance company had claimed would cost more to repair than the vehicle is worth. Oddly majority of the time they couldn’t be more wrong. Since those numbers tend to be based on estimated values compared to websites like Kelly Blue Book which often undervalue the actual prices. For example if a car that is several years old is involved in a heavy accident there’s a very good chance that the insurance company will decide that the repairs of this “used” vehicle will exceed the cars value, but more often then not the cars have no actual frame of engine damage.

The damage on most salvage cars for sale is merely superficial and will require body work and repainting which can be fixed in several days by professional repair shop. Nearly all Salvage Car Lots have an on-site repair shop which benefits the buyer because the lot will already have all the parts necessary to fix whatever car is being bough without having to order parts; further lowering the repair price. If not, then these dealers will recommend you to the correct specialist for your particular car. When adding the cost of the car and the repairs it’s easy to see that purchasing a salvage car and getting it fixed is always cheaper then purchasing the same vehicle from a used car lot. A car costing anywhere from $15,000 to $20,000 at a used car dealership can easily be purchased and repaired for around $10,000. When on a budget, whether you’re purchasing your first car, another one for the family or just searching for a bargain, don’t overlook a salvage car just because a naysayer has spoken. Browsing through your local salvage car dealer’s lot is probably the smartest place to start your search. You never know, you might just drive out of there in that red convertible Porsche of your dreams for a quarter of what you had expected to pay; remember bargain cars are everywhere just looking to be found.