Tips for Buying a Pre-Owned Vehicle

April 9, 2010 Leave a comment

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In our current economic climate, many people are deciding to trim back their spending and purchase a pre-owned or used vehicle. Buying pre-owned has a lot of really great advantages.

  1. Vehicles lose the largest percentage of their value in the first year
  2. You can probably get more features on a pre-owned vehicle for less money
  3. Lower car insurance on pre-owned vehicle

Busam is proud to be able to help buyers find the perfect vehicle for their needs. There are some various things to consider before shopping for a pre-owned vehicle. Take a minute and ask yourself a few questions:

  1. Do you need a car with high fuel efficiency?
  2. Are you buying a vehicle for a growing family, or downsizing to something smaller?
  3. What features as you looking for?

After you have decided on the type of vehicle that will fit your needs, it’s time to begin shopping. The days of picking up the paper, and going to the classifieds is over. There are countless sites devoted to pre-owned vehicles.  Here are three good places to get started online.

  1. Craigslist
  2. Autotrader
  3. Car dealership’s websites (www.busamnissan.com, www.busamsubaru.com, www.busamsuzuki.com)

Now that you have found some cars you are interested in, it’s time to speak with the seller. Unfortunately, over the years pre-owned vehicle sales have gotten a negative stigma. Scams and rip-offs have plagued the industry. Here are the essential questions you have to ask to avoid any problems with your new, pre-owned vehicle.

  1. What is the history on the car? (Number of owners?, trade-in or auction?)
  2. What has the seller done with the car since they received it? (Performed their own inspection, have they driven the vehicle personally?)
  3. What are your warranty options?

Buying a car is a big deal for anybody. There are so many variables, and things to consider, that it can get overwhelming. However, taking your time, and doing a little bit of research will really help.

Closing the deal on a pre-owned vehicle always feels great!

Do you have any other suggestions? We’d love to hear them!

Until next time, ^AS of “Busam Automotive – The dealer closest to your heart”

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