In Spain, 2.5 used motorcycles are sold for each new one. It is a booming market, but where can I buy a used motorcycle? Do I choose a private seller or a professional? Let’s see what advantages and disadvantages each has.
Pros and cons of a private seller
Currently, the used motorcycle market is dominated by transactions between individuals. The main reason? Without a doubt, the price of a second-hand motorcycle will always be lower when it is sold by an individual than the one that will be offered to you in a professional sales establishment, you can even find real bargains for the price and condition of the motorcycle if the seller is in a hurry to finalize the sale. . The guarantee of a second-hand motorcycle is six months if the operation is carried out between individuals. Increases to a minimum of one year if purchased from a dealer or dealer.
A private seller will show you the motorcycle he sells better or worse, he will tell you with more or less passion the history of the motorcycle, when he bought it, what he used it for, if he bought it new or not, if it has passed the maintenance checks … But it will always leave you in doubt about reliability.
The guarantee of a used motorcycle when you buy it from a private individual is six months, compared to a minimum of one year offered by a professional. This guarantee responds to defects or vices that the seller has hidden at the time of making the sale, something that is not easy to prove.
Another drawback of buying the motorcycle from an individual is that in the case of claiming a defect, hidden defect or resolving any other issue, you may have complications when contacting the seller. In line with this, you are more at risk of falling victim to a scam. In this link we give you some keys to avoid scams in the sale of motorcycles.
Pros and cons of a professional seller
A professional sales or dealership establishment will always give you more reliability and transparency in the operation. Not only because they are professionals and dedicate themselves to that, but also because the guarantee they offer by law is greater: at least the guarantee for a used motorcycle has to be one year, but depending on the age of the vehicle, they can give you more, especially considering that since January 1 the guarantee of a new motorcycle is three years.
Buy a motorcycle from an individual or a professional seller? Both options have their pros and cons.
A professional seller will also give you options to finance the motorcycle and will be able to better advise you on the type of motorcycle that best suits you based on your needs and experience. Other advantages of buying the motorcycle from a professional is that the operation is faster because they avoid you having to manage calls and visits with individuals to see different models; payment is reliable; and you will avoid bureaucratic procedures because the dealer or purchaser can take care of making the change of ownership and the rest of the procedures.
The drawback is found in the price, since it is usually more expensive for two main reasons. On the one hand, because the professional acts as an intermediary and has to take a commission and because the motorcycles they sell are usually prepared and carried out prior to sale to guarantee their good condition. Another reason why more sales transactions are carried out between individuals than with a professional is because they usually sell pre-owned used motorcycles, with less age, and many of the motorcyclists who are looking for used motorcycles look a lot at the price and the cheapest ones (because are older) are on the private market.
Now you know the pros and cons of buying a used motorcycle from an individual or a professional seller. At Motos.net you have a wide range of second-hand motorcycles: second-hand motorcycles and second-hand scooters.
