Buying a car that has been repossessed by the bank can sometimes save you between 25 and 40% of the car’s cost. Keep in mind that you cannot have a mechanic check these cars beforehand, so you may end up buying a lemon. Still, if you’re willing to take the risk, you can research local auctions or look online for dealers. Repo cars are sold as-is. The car may have maintenance issues that you will need to address. You can buy a used car from its former owner if you are willing to take on the paperwork yourself. You can usually save quite a bit of money this way. Look in your local newspaper or online for people selling cars in your area. You might also ask around your social network to see if anyone is thinking of selling their car.  Private sellers may be more willing to negotiate on the price of the car. Don’t be afraid to haggle. Remember that when you buy a car from a private seller, you have no legal recourse if there is something wrong with the car. You are responsible for filling out the paperwork yourself. Always get a VIN history report on any car that you buy from a private seller. It is also highly recommended to have a mechanic check the car out before you purchase it. Usually, the most reputable dealerships in a given area will be franchise dealerships and national chains like CarMax. A franchise dealership is a dealership with the sole license to sell new models of a certain make within a geographic territory, like "Smith GMC," or "Jones Cadillac."  Franchise dealerships always have an inventory of used cars they've acquired from trade-ins, so it's best to start there. After you've looked at franchise dealerships and national chains, try smaller dealerships who use bank/credit union financing, and sell higher mileage used cars. However, stay away from dealerships acting as their own lenders (buy here, pay here lots). Even though they might have some attractive sticker prices, they are notorious for selling lemons, concealing damage, and all sorts of other things.    Step 4. Get a vehicle history report Make sure you check the vehicle’s history before you buy it. Carfax is the most famous of all the services conducting vehicle history reports, but https://www.vehiclehistory.com/ offers the same service for free. You’ll want to watch out and see if the car’s ever been wrecked, declared a total loss, had flood damage, is a salvage title, or ever had the odometer tampered with. If it has, it’s probably a car you want to avoid.

Summary: Consider bank or lender repossessions. Consider private sellers. Buy from reputable dealers. Get a vehicle history report.


This helps to make your room look cohesive and elegant. Decide what colours you want to use and then add accessories accordingly. For example, if you want a red, yellow, and white colour scheme, you could opt for white walls, yellow cushions and throws, and a red comforter on your bed.  Avoid using lots of colours, as this can make your room look cluttered and overwhelming. If you don’t want to have a colour theme, opt for a style theme instead, such as beachy, vintage, minimal, or boho. Use this theme to help you choose your bedroom accessories. Fairy lights instantly create a chill mood in your room – especially at night! Use small hooks or sticky-tak to attach the fairy lights to your walls or ceilings. If you aren’t allowed to attach things to your walls, consider draping the string of lights over your curtain rail, dresser, or headboard to create a similar effect.  Opt for yellow lights to create a warm feeling or white lights to create a pretty, starry look. Purchase fairy lights after Christmas to get a great deal. Photos are a great inexpensive way to personalise your room and provide constant reminders of special memories. Place your photos in frames, peg them to a string and hang it up in your room, or simply sticky-tak them to the wall. Your friends will love seeing pictures of themselves on your wall!  If you are sticking the photos to the wall, consider placing them in a shape, such as a heart, circle, or diamond. Replace old photos with new photos occasionally to keep them up to date. If you’re creating a vintage theme in your room, search thrift stores for old photo frames. This is a great way to set the mood for a movie night or a cosy girls night. Try adding desk lamps, lava lamps, floor lamps, or moon lamps to your room. Choose bulbs that are bright enough to allow you to see your friends' faces, as this will stop people getting too sleepy.  Search thrift stores, garage sales, or online auctions for inexpensive vintage lamps. If you don’t have power outlets in the right places, utilise extension cords to power the lamps. If you want your room to have a boho feel, opt for a lamp with lace on it. If you want a beachy look, pick a lamp that is made from driftwood. Posters are a great form of wall art and help to personalise your room. Frame your posters or use sticky-tak or pins to attach them to your wall. Band posters, inspirational posters, vintage posters, movie posters, superhero posters, and celebrity posters are cool options.  Consider having a poster wall that is filled with your favourite posters. Ask your parents before pinning anything to your walls. Search thrift stores to find vintage posters, or buy new posters online or from concerts Whiteboards can provide endless entertainment for you and your friends and are a great wall decoration. Draw pictures and cartoons, write messages to each other, or write down your to-do list on the board. Hang the board on a blank wall so it that is easy for multiple people to use it at the same time and have a few different whiteboard markers for you and your friends to use.  If you don’t have a whiteboard, consider pinning up a blackboard instead. If you aren’t allowed to hang up the whiteboard on the wall, lean it against your wall or rest it on your desk instead. Keep an old rag on hand to wipe the board clean. Rugs are an easy and inexpensive way to change how your floor looks. They also have the added benefit of making the floor a little comfier. Opt for thick and fluffy rugs to make the floor extra cosy or choose a woven or linen mat for a minimal look.  This is a great option if you want to have lots of people in your room but don’t have much seating. If your room has a nautical vibe, choose a bold blue-and-white patterned rug or a woven jute rug.
Summary: Choose a colour theme to decorate the space. Hang up fairy lights on your roof and walls to set a calming mood. Display photos of you and your friends to highlight good times. Places lamps around your room for mood lighting. Hang up posters that express your unique interests. Place a whiteboard on your wall for drawings and messages. Put pretty rugs on the floor to brighten up the space.