Used Car Buyers' Guide

We Supply Cars for People Who Know What They Want

Because of the way our online car finding service works, the more you can tell us about the car you want, the better. We can't arrange for you to test drive a car before you buy it, but if if you know exactly what it is you're looking for, our sales executives will be delighted to assist you and give you advice on all aspects of the used car you want.

The main factors which need to be considered when buying a used car are as follows:

Finance

Will you be you paying in cash or do you require a loan? If you are borrowing money you need to be comfortable with the deposit required (often your part exchange, see below) and the monthly payments. The finance calculator will give you a good idea of the cost. These may vary due to individual circumstances.

Part Exchanges

If you have a car to part exchange we will give you a quote. Our quote will be based on the price given by the CAP black book, the motor industry benchmark for used car values.

In most cases we will simply trade your car onwards, so what we are bid is what we will give you. We always tell our customers that if you know someone who wants to buy your car privately, then sell it to them, as they will probably give you a better offer. If however you can't or don't want to sell it, we will be happy to give you a value.

Type of Car

What type of car do you want to buy - supermini, sportscar, MPV, hatchback, saloon, estate? If you want advice on the best type of used car to suit your lifestyle and requirements, contact us and we will be happy to help you out.

Annual Running Costs

We've created a handy spreadsheet to help you calculate your annual cost of running a car. Just enter your costs for a rough guide to how much you're likely to spend on running a car each year. Too expensive? Perhaps you need to look at buying a different type of used car. You can always contact us for more advice.

Download spreadsheet

Diesel or Petrol?

Should you buy a used car with a diesel or a petrol engine? Generally a diesel car costs more to buy but less to run. You can work out the best choice for yourself by entering details in our petrol/diesel fuel calculator.

Other Considerations

There are other factors you should consider when thinking about the used car you want to buy, including:

  • The number of seats required
  • Appearance/shape/design
  • Safety
  • Performance
  • Features & accessories

We are always happy to give you any advice you require when trying to decide what kind of used car to buy.

The Virtual Car Superstore offers people in the Sussex area a new way to buy used cars.

VCS is part of the respected Brighton Suzuki Group. We use our extensive trade contacts and web know-how to source any make of second hand car from all over the UK for local buyers.

We have access to around 100,000 cars, which means we can match you up with exactly what you’re searching for. If you can’t find your ideal used car through our finding service, it probably can’t be found.

"I will not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who is thinking of buying a used car. Thank you for your more than excellent service!"

Mr Emery, Shoreham-by-sea

"You have removed the hassle and provided me with exactly what I was looking for at an agreed price. We would definitely use VCS again."

Ms B

"Thank you for finding me a car, it has made such a difference to my life!"

Ms S Patcham, East Sussex

"Your advice, knowledge and great system resulted in me having a car within ten days. I thoroughly recommend this service to anyone."

Mr M, Worthing, West Sussex

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Virtual Car Superstore is associated with Brighton Suzuki,
267 Old Shoreham Road, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex BN3 7ED.