While shopping for a used car near you, you are likely thinking purely about the right things to do. You should note, however, that there are a few things to avoid when buying a used car. The fact is that it is very important to understand these things. After all, if you don’t understand the things to avoid, you may end up with something you don’t want. For this reason, we at R&B Car Company’s car dealership in South Bend, Indiana, want to help inform you of what not to do when shopping for a vehicle. Therefore, we’ve compiled a helpful list below.
1. Visiting A Dealer Without A Budget
If you visit a car dealership in South Bend, Indiana, or anywhere else without first knowing how much you want to spend, you could end up making a serious financial mistake. Therefore, you should always get an idea of how much you want to spend when you are in the market for a used car near you. To deduce how much you want to spend, you should craft a budget based on your current financial situation along with every cost associated with buying a car, which can be seen below:
Vehicle Price
Maintenance Costs
Fuel
Registration Fee
Initial Fees/Taxes
2. Shopping Without Considering The Vehicles You Want
Going into a used car lot near you without first understanding what you want is the same as going into a shoe store without having an idea of the shoe you want. In either case, you will likely leave with something you didn’t want in the first place. Hence, you should always do prior research before making a purchase, especially when it comes to something financially significant, like purchasing a used car near you. If you need something to haul a heavy trailer, for example, you shouldn’t look for a sedan. Instead, you should find vehicles that are capable of towing, such as used trucks for sale near you.
3. Forgoing Online Research
Ideally, you shouldn’t visit a used car lot near you without first doing some online research. Truthfully, when it comes to determining a dealership’s reputation and quality, a lot can be deduced by simply looking online. While searching online, there are several elements you should watch for, which can be seen in the following list:
Easily Accessible Website
Diverse Inventory
Many Forms Of Contact
Positive Customer Reviews
At R&B Car Company’s car dealership in South Bend, Indiana, we set a shining example of what you should look for in a high-quality dealership. Thus, you can come to visit us if you are nearby or use our website to compare against the websites of dealerships near you.
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4. Deciding On The First Vehicle You Like
Whether you are shopping for used cars with South Bend dealers or any other car dealers, you should never decide on the first vehicle that catches your eye. After all, there may be something that suits you much better than the first vehicle you see. With this being said, you should keep an open mind when searching for vehicles, considering all of your options.
5. Skipping A Test Drive
The final thing you should avoid when shopping for a vehicle is skipping the test drive. In fact, a test drive is possibly the most important part of choosing a vehicle. During a test drive, you will be able to get an understanding of the handling of every car that interests you. Once you understand how each vehicle handles, you can then compare each test drive to deduce the most suitable vehicle for you. Below, you can find the most common things to observe during a test drive:
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This Used 2017 Chevrolet Corvette has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, BACKUP CAMERA, ALLOY-WHEELS, ANDROID AUTO, WIFI HOTSPOT, APPLE CARPLAY, HID HEADLIGHTS, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, SIRIUS XM, PREMIUM SOUND, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2017... Read More
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This used 2015 Honda Accord Sedan, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: ALLOY-WHEELS, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2015 Honda Accord Sedan sedan Includes: Steering Wheel Climate Control, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Multi-zone Climate... Read More
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This used 2015 Dodge Challenger, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, HTD SEATS, WIFI HOTSPOT, A/C SEATS, ALLOY-WHEELS, HTD ST. WHEEL, BLUETOOTH, RADAR SENSING, VOICE CONTROLS, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, AUX PORT, PREMIUM SOUND, SIRIUS XM, REMOTE ENTRY.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2015 Dodge... Read More
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Exterior:
Blue
Mileage:
91,034
Model #:
PFDS41
VIN:
1C3CDFCB8FD165771
Stock #:
36351
Sale Price:
$9,995
This Used 2015 Dodge Dart [#vt includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: NAV, LEATHER, HTD SEATS, HTD ST. WHEEL, PWR SUNROOF, ALLOY-WHEELS, REMOTE START, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT, SIRIUS XM.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2015 Dodge Dart sedan for sale near South Bend... Read More
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This Used 2017 Ford Mustang, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: ALLOY-WHEELS, ANDROID AUTO, APPLE CARPLAY, BACKUP CAMERA, HID HEADLIGHTS, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2017 Ford Mustang coupe for sale near South Bend includes: Infotainment... Read More
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This Used 2016 Chevrolet Camaro [#vt includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: BACKUP CAMERA, HTD SEATS, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, ALLOY-WHEELS, A/C SEATS, WIFI HOTSPOT, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, AUX PORT, PREMIUM SOUND, SIRIUS XM, REMOTE ENTRY.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used... Read More
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This Used 2017 Ford Mustang [#vt includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: BACKUP CAMERA, ANDROID AUTO, APPLE CARPLAY, ALLOY-WHEELS, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, HID HEADLIGHTS, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2017 Ford Mustang coupe for sale near South Bend includes:... Read More
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This Used 2017 Subaru WRX, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, HTD SEATS, ALLOY-WHEELS, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, BACKUP CAMERA, AWD, PWR SUNROOF, LED HEADLTS, BLUETOOTH, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY, SIRIUS XM.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2017 Subaru WRX sedan for sale near South Bend... Read More
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This Used 2016 Cadillac ATS Sedan, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: ANDROID AUTO, ALLOY-WHEELS, AWD, APPLE CARPLAY, WIFI HOTSPOT, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, REMOTE ENTRY, SIRIUS XM, PREMIUM SOUND, AUX PORT.This used 2016 Cadillac ATS Sedan Standard AWD Standard AWD located... Read More
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This Used 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: ALLOY-WHEELS, WIFI HOTSPOT, APPLE CARPLAY, BACKUP CAMERA, ANDROID AUTO, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, SIRIUS XM, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2018 Chevrolet Malibu sedan Includes: Onboard Hands-Free... Read More
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This Used 2019 Honda Civic has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: REMOTE START, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, ALLOY-WHEELS, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY.This preowned 2019 Honda Civic Sport located at our R&B Car Company Warsaw used car dealership near... Read More
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This Used 2018 Lincoln MKZ, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: PANO ROOF, LEATHER, NAV, HTD ST. WHEEL, ALLOY-WHEELS, HTD REAR SEATS, REMOTE START, BACKUP CAMERA, WIFI HOTSPOT, SYNC, LED HEADLTS, SYNC3, HTD SEATS, ANDROID AUTO, APPLE CARPLAY, PWR SUNROOF, AWD, A/C SEATS, LED TAIL LTS, VOICE... Read More
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This Used 2015 Chrysler 200 has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: LEATHER, HTD SEATS, REMOTE START, ALLOY-WHEELS, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, SIRIUS XM, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT.This preowned 2015 Chrysler 200 C located at our R&B Car Company Warsaw used car dealership near Warsaw, IN features a... Read More
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Exterior:
White
Interior:
Black
Mileage:
157,995
Engine:
6cyl, 3.6L, 280.0hp
Model #:
VF3L17
VIN:
3C6MRVJG4ME537507
Stock #:
36288
Sale Price:
$26,980
This Used 2021 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van [#vt includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: BLUETOOTH, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY.Service and Maintenance Completed: Our R&B Car Company service department, staffed with factory-certified technicians, recently invested no less than $250 in estimated retail... Read More
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This Used 2015 Chevrolet Cruze has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: ALLOY-WHEELS, WIFI HOTSPOT, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, SIRIUS XM, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY.Service and Maintenance Completed: Our R&B Car Company service department, staffed with factory-certified technicians, recently invested no... Read More
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This Used 2020 Ford Mustang has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: ANDROID AUTO, BACKUP CAMERA, WIFI HOTSPOT, APPLE CARPLAY, LED HEADLTS, ALLOY-WHEELS, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT.This preowned 2020 Ford Mustang GT located at our R&B Car Company Warsaw used car... Read More
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This Used 2019 Kia Stinger, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, NAV, 360 CAM, PWR SUNROOF, APPLE CARPLAY, BACKUP CAMERA, LED TAIL LTS, AWD, HTD SEATS, ANDROID AUTO, ALLOY-WHEELS, A/C SEATS, LED HEADLTS, HTD ST. WHEEL, HTD REAR SEATS, VOICE CONTROLS, RADAR SENSING, LANE DEPARTURE... Read More
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CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This Used 2021 Nissan Versa has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: ANDROID AUTO, APPLE CARPLAY, ALLOY-WHEELS, BACKUP CAMERA, VOICE CONTROLS, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY, SIRIUS XM.Service and Maintenance Completed: Our... Read More
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CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This Used 2021 Nissan Versa, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: BACKUP CAMERA, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, ALLOY-WHEELS, VOICE CONTROLS, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, BLUETOOTH, RADAR SENSING, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY, SIRIUS XM.Service and Maintenance Completed: Our... Read More
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This used 2019 Chrysler 300, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: DUAL-MOONROOF, PANO ROOF, LEATHER, NAV, ANDROID AUTO, REMOTE START, LED HEADLTS, ALLOY-WHEELS, WIFI HOTSPOT, LED TAIL LTS, BACKUP CAMERA, HTD SEATS, APPLE CARPLAY, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, AUX PORT, SIRIUS XM,... Read More
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This Used 2020 Ford Mustang [#vt includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: NAV, LEATHER, APPLE CARPLAY, A/C SEATS, WIFI HOTSPOT, SYNC3, LED HEADLTS, ALLOY-WHEELS, REMOTE START, ANDROID AUTO, SYNC, BACKUP CAMERA, LED TAIL LTS, HTD SEATS, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS,... Read More
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This Used 2018 Dodge Charger has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: NAV, LED HEADLTS, A/C SEATS, HTD SEATS, WIFI HOTSPOT, BACKUP CAMERA, HTD ST. WHEEL, LED TAIL LTS, REMOTE START, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, ALLOY-WHEELS, HTD REAR SEATS, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, RADAR SENSING, DUAL-ZONE... Read More
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This Used 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray [#vt includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, NAV, ALLOY-WHEELS, ANDROID AUTO, BACKUP CAMERA, LED TAIL LTS, APPLE CARPLAY, A/C SEATS, LED HEADLTS, HTD SEATS, HEADS UP DISPLAY, HID HEADLIGHTS, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, SIRIUS... Read More
The list of standard equipment and accessories contained on this document reflect equipment which was standard at the time vehicle was manufactured. This vehicle may or may not contain some or most of the equipment and accessories listed as a result of the vehicle identification number equipment compilation provided by a third party source. This VIN equipment compilation is provided as a service by the dealer and a third party source and is in no way intended to serve as a warranty or list of actual equipment contained on the vehicle.
*Payments for all vehicles are calculated based on an average payment formula, and do not necessarily reflect the APR and / or term that may be available for an applicant.