Service Protection Advisors Used Vehicle Buying Guide

Used Vehicle Buying Guide

	Service Protection Advisors Used Vehicle Buying Guide Welcome to Service Protection Advisors Used Vehicle Buying Guide. Here we will provide you with a basic guide on what to look for and what to beware of, when buying a used car. Look for a detailed guide in our upcoming used car buying checklist.
	Buying from a used car dealer. The most important thing to make sure of if you decide to buy your used car from a used car dealership, in order to ensure you have a good used car buying experience and find a quality used car, is to make sure you buy from a reputable used car dealer that has quality cars with a reputable service department that offers service after the sale. The expression, “Would you buy a used car from this man?” didn't come from nowhere. Used car dealers have long had a mixed reputation, but most are highly reputable, because their success depends upon a solid reputation. When buying from an independent or “Buy Here Pay Here” used car lot, check the overall condition of the cars offered on the lot and look over the service department. If the cars are in bad condition and there is little or no service department, you should probably consider a different dealership, although when working on a tight budget, these dealerships can offer some good deals and decent options. These lots usually charge one price for cash and a usually small, set fee to finance your car, so you aren't paying a high interest rate If you don't want to buy from an independent used car lot, almost all major auto dealerships have used car departments to sell the cars they accept for trade in. If a car is in sub-standard condition or has any other issues, the dealership will typically just send it off to auction and take what they can get for it. If the car is of any significant resale value, the dealership will move it over to their used car department. Once there, the used cars that dealerships sell to the public will typically undergo a full Carfax background check, a complete inspection by the service department, will have a complete servicing, will have any necessary repairs made and finally will be given a thorough professional detailing. Because these are usually more expensive cars, these dealerships usually charge a much higher interest rate than independent lots.
	Get a Carfax Report Today the playing field has been leveled for consumers with the advent of Carfax and the ability to get Carfax reports on used cars. Carfax obtains information on used vehicles from the motor vehicle departments of all 50 states and a combination of over 20,000 other sources. These reports include complete vehicle ownership history and a physical history of the car. Reports include and look for: If the car has been branded a lemon by the state DMV, any major accidents the car has been involved in, flood damage, odometer issues, all previous owners, if it was a rental or a fleet car, if it has ever been declared a total loss, if the air bags have ever been deployed, if there has ever been any frame damage and any available service records. When you buy a used car through a dealer, the dealer can obtain a free Carfax report for any car you are interested in. These reports are your first line of defense to make sure you get a quality, undamaged used car.
	Check the Kelley Blue Book Value Another industry standard source of information to help you appraise the value of a used car is called the “Kelley Blue Book”. This service offers both print and online valuations of cars based on the information you have. The “Blue Book” value is determined based on the year, model, mileage, accessories, options and overall condition of the car, as well as any damage or accident repairs done to the car. Kelley Blue Book is considered the industry standard in setting used car values and is highly trusted. You can buy a current print copy at any auto parts store, book store and many other stores or you may simply go online at: www.kbb.com and fill out the requested information. This will give you a real-world price of the car to start your negotiations.
	What to look for and what to beware of. Whether you buy a used car from a small car lot, a major dealership, or an ad you find in the local paper, car or truck buying guide, there are some basic things you must look for, and look out for. The main thing to remember before buying any used car is to get a Carfax report and run a Kelley Blue Book search to get a Blue Book price on that exact car so you know the real value of the car.
	Things to look for. The most important things to look for are the overall care, condition, sound and feel of the car and if you are comfortable with the dealership or person you are buying from. Check to see if car has been well cared for. Make sure it runs, feels and sounds solid and tight and has good paint, body and interior and has a price in line with the Blue Book price.
	Things to beware of. There are numerous things to look out for when buying a used car. These include the sound and feel of the engine and transmission, the overall condition of the car itself and the dealership or person you are buying from.
	Always look out for cars with any of the following: - High age or high mileage The price of the car is always relative to the the age and the mileage. The higher either one of these is, the less value the car has and the less you should pay for it. The exception to this is if the car is not very old, but has somewhat high mileage, it has most likely been driven on the highway. These are called “highway miles” and are usually actually better on a car as they tend to break in the engine very solidly and could be a good deal. Conversely, if the car is old but with low mileage, check the overall condition of the rest of the car. If the car is otherwise in good shape, it means the car has not been driven very much and probably been well taken care of. This also could be a good deal. - Engines or transmissions with any type of issues If the engine or transmission of the car doesn't sound or feel 100% right, then run, don't walk, away from the car, no second thoughts. Major engine and transmission repairs usually start at a minimum of two thousand dollars and go up from there. Enough said. - Any type of rust Rust is exactly like cancer in humans and is the kiss of death for a car unless caught early. Small amounts of rust that are caught early can be repaired and the problem can be fixed. However, once it progresses past a certain point, it is only a matter of time before the car destroyed. Examine any car you are looking at for rust and use common sense. - Dealership or seller If for any reason you do not trust the dealership or the seller you are buying from, then don't buy the car. It's that simple. There are countless good cars and great deals out there to be had, so caveat emptor, let the buyer beware.
	Have a mechanic inspect the car. As your second and final line of defense, for a reasonable charge you can take your prospective new car to any ASE certified mechanic for a complete inspection. They will inspect the entire car and this will ensure you are getting a car that is in good condition, is safe and will give you good service.
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