Setting you budget is the first step, followed by considering all financing options, a test drive, neat negotiation, and the willingness to walk away from a bad deal for a good car.

Depending on the city you can either end up spending a lot for a used car or get it at very cheap rates. Some cities are known for having cheaper rates for used cars. Sioux Falls area tops the list and is known as the best place to find the cheapest car deals. Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers in Arkansas and Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto in C

Chevrolet, Fiat, Hyundai, Nissan, Kia and Smart For two are some of the companies with the cheapest cars for sale in the past year. These brands can be found at most local dealers.