While that new car smell can be tantalizing and addictive, there is nothing wrong with opting to buy a used car instead. However, you may be feeling apprehensive and wondering whether it is worth buying a used car when you could buy a new one.

Consider the following reasons why a used car is better than a new car.

While new cars are wonderful and can be affordable with the right budget and the right deal, used cars are overall better for your budget. There are plenty of ways that this is true.

First of all, you save money on the overall price of the car if you buy used. Though this fact may be obvious to some, it is definitely worth noting. The savings apply to both the price sticker and the hidden fees that often come with buying a car, especially if you are purchasing your car from a dealership. You also will not have to worry about your car depreciating in value as much when you drive it off the lot. All in all, you have the best deal when it comes to finding a car that suits your budget if you look at all of the used cars for sale.

Secondly, you save money on insuring your car. Newer cars cost way more to insure, so if you get a used car, you will immediately see a reduction in insurance rates, no matter what company you choose to get your car insured with. 

Finally, you save money when it comes to your car needing repairs and replacement parts, from basic maintenance to major work like replacing the transmission. While this only applies to used cars that have parts that are not considered rare, it is still a good deal, especially after comparing the prices of parts for a slightly older used car to the prices of parts for a brand-new car.

Just because a car is used does not mean that it is in bad condition. In fact, there are plenty of used cars that are in perfectly good condition. As long as you are not expecting your car to be perfect and you do enough research, there is no reason for you to have trouble finding a used car in good condition. If you are lucky, you might find a used car that has yet to be broken in.

Newer cars tend to look all the same, which can make shopping for a car exceedingly boring. However, if you decide to look at a used car instead, you immediately have more variety, especially if you are looking for something five to ten years old. If variety is what you are looking for, getting a used car is your best bet.

When it comes to car shopping, there is no feeling quite like finding the perfect car for yourself and your family. Keep this article in mind and do not discount the used cars right away when you are shopping for your next vehicle.