Used Car Buying Tips

Used Car Quick Facts

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1. Begin Your Research

Used cars are pretty abundant and can be found at plenty of local car dealerships. You’ll want to start researching which dealerships are within reasonable driving distance from you and what they have in stock.

Many of these dealerships feature their inventory right on their website. This way, you can easily browse through their stock and filter by exactly what you’re looking for.

At our dealership, all of our used car inventory is online. This enables you to filter through your choices in order to land on what you’re looking for. As you’re looking, you can filter by the following options:

• Fuel economy
• Transmission
• Drivetrain
• Body style

If you’re still deciding on what you’re looking for, then you can also consult other reputable sources within the car industry that might point you in the right direction as to what model to search for.

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2. Don’t Miss the Hidden Dollar Signs

Many drivers opt to purchase a used model because the price is often lower than a brand-new car. However, you also must consider after-purchase costs that might not be on top of your mind in the present moment.

While the used car you find might be in great shape, it has already been driven around and may start wearing down. As a result, you need to consider future maintenance issues that could possibly arise. When selecting a used vehicle, keep these repairs in mind.

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3. Take That Test Drive

Without that classic test drive, how will you ever know it’s the right car for you? It’s important that you can get in the driver’s seat and have an idea beforehand of what the car will feel like as you drive it.

If you’ve been considering a particular car and want to know with absolute certainty that it’s the right one for you, make it a priority to call the dealership and set up a test drive.

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4. Research the Vehicle’s History

It’s important to learn about what a vehicle has gone through before it officially becomes yours. This information can include the following:

• Maintenance record
• Previous ownership
• Any accidents and subsequent repairs

You can find all of this information through CARFAX® Vehicle History Reports^TM, so be sure to enter a prospective car’s details.

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5. Get a Second Set of Eyes

Don’t let the excitement of buying a car cloud your judgment. You don’t want to rush into any decisions and miss a potential issue with the car that was overlooked.

Instead, consider contacting a mechanic who can look over the vehicle and potentially catch something you missed.

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Used Car Financing

If you choose to get an inspection for an all clear, then it’s time to talk about financing your used car. Our finance experts are here to help you navigate the process. However, there are some steps you can take right from home!

For starters, there’s our finance application. By filling out this online form, our team will be able to familiarize themselves with your needs and work out the best payment options for you.

Then, you’ll want to check out our payment calculator, so you can get a better idea of what your monthly payments could be. We've also got a tool to help you calculate your buying power, allowing you to fill in what you expect to pay monthly and evaluate just how much you’re free to spend on that next purchase.

Our trade-in tool is also helpful and will estimate the worth of your current vehicle should you decide to trade it in.