Used Car Dealer: Preferable for Preowned Vehicles

Apr 10
08:23

2012

Aloysius Aucoin

Aloysius Aucoin

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Used car dealer visits can be rewarding and have several advantages over the classified ads or other private sales.

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Any one with financial sense knows that it is not a good investment to buy a vehicle brand new off the lot. The loss of value is astronomical and the benefits are often outweighed by the loss of equity in the vehicle. For those in the know going with a preowned auto is the way to go. What many do not realize is that in order to get the best return on their investment it is much better to take advantage of the offers at a used car dealer. The benefits are many but just a few of the more noteworthy are liable to be enough to sway a person in the market to avoid a private seller.

First of all is reliability. There is no question that a vehicle that comes from a used car dealer will have undergone extensive inspection and maintenance before being put on the lot. This means that it is far less likely to develop issues and problems down the line and that means less money spent on repairs and new parts. Sometimes a warranty is not a worthwhile investment but if it is something that is important to a buyer then these lots will occasionally offer a limited one at an additional cost.

Besides the value and reliability there is a lot of variety at a used car dealer. They do not simply have one vehicle in one spot for sale. They have dozens to pick from and many makes and models. This means that in one visit you can experience several different types without having to drive from private home to home looking at personal automobiles. The time saving benefit is enough in and of itself. Instead of several single advertisements one could go to several lots and see tons of options.

In addition to the time saving aspect of the multiple choices a used car dealer also has the added benefit of having all the paperwork and being able to turn it in for registration. You also can apply for financing right there in the office and eliminate a visit to the bank.

While all of these are great reasons to buy from a used car dealer there are some drawbacks to consider. It can be more expensive than a private sale but the value can be attributed to the lack of reliability. It can be intimidating and high pressure but remember they need your business and you have all the power. They cannot make you buy something you do not want so just keep that in mind while you mull over the inventory. The benefits are many and the drawbacks few so look into this under utilized resource first.

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