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:
This Used 2016 Ford Transit Cargo Van, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: BACKUP CAMERA, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2016 Ford Transit Cargo Van commercial for sale near South Bend includes: Keyless Entry, Auxiliary Audio Input, AM/FM Stereo.Here at R&B Car Company... Read More
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This Used 2016 Ford Focus Electric, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: NAV, HTD SEATS, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, ALLOY-WHEELS, HID HEADLIGHTS, VOICE CONTROLS, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, PREMIUM SOUND, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT, SIRIUS XM.This used 2016 Ford Focus Electric 5dr... Read More
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CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This used 2018 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: BLUETOOTH, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2018 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van commercial Includes: Keyless Entry, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Auxiliary Audio Input,... Read More
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This Used 2019 BMW i3 has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: NAV, APPLE CARPLAY, ALLOY-WHEELS, LED HEADLTS, ANDROID AUTO, HTD SEATS, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, REMOTE ENTRY, SIRIUS XM, AUX PORT.This preowned 2019 BMW i3 120 Ah w/Range Extender located at our R&B Car Company Warsaw... Read More
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This used 2018 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: BLUETOOTH, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2018 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van commercial Includes: Keyless Entry, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Electronic Messaging Assistance, Steering Wheel Cruise... Read More
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This Used 2019 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: BLUETOOTH, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2019 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van commercial Includes: Keyless Entry, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Steering Wheel Controls, Electronic Messaging Assistance,... Read More
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This Used 2018 Cadillac ATS Sedan has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: ALLOY-WHEELS, AWD, APPLE CARPLAY, WIFI HOTSPOT, BACKUP CAMERA, ANDROID AUTO, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, AUX PORT, SIRIUS XM, REMOTE ENTRY, PREMIUM SOUND.This preowned 2018 Cadillac ATS Sedan AWD located at... Read More
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This Used 2018 Dodge Challenger has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: ALLOY-WHEELS, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, SIRIUS XM, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT.This preowned 2018 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker located at our R&B Car Company Warsaw used car dealership near Warsaw, IN... Read More
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This Used 2018 Dodge Challenger has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: LEATHER, A/C SEATS, ALLOY-WHEELS, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, HTD ST. WHEEL, HTD SEATS, AWD, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, RADAR SENSING, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, REMOTE ENTRY, PREMIUM SOUND, SIRIUS XM, AUX PORT.This preowned 2018... Read More
This Used 2013 Ford Focus has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: ALLOY-WHEELS, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT.This preowned 2013 Ford Focus SE located at our R&B Car Company Warsaw used car dealership near Warsaw, IN features a Red exterior with a Black interior and has only... Read More
This preowned 2017 Ram ProMaster Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof 136" WB located at our R&B Car Company Columbia City used car dealership near Columbia City, IN features a White (bright White Clearcoat) exterior with a Gray interior and has only 141,671 milesTECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2017 Ram... Read More
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This Used 2015 Dodge Challenger, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: ALLOY-WHEELS, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY.This used 2015 Dodge Challenger SXT SXT located at our R&B Car Company South Bend used car dealership near South Bend, IN features a Gray exterior with a Black... Read More
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This Used 2021 Dodge Charger GT, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: BACKUP CAMERA, WIFI HOTSPOT, REMOTE START, ALLOY-WHEELS, APPLE CARPLAY, LED TAIL LTS, ANDROID AUTO, LED HEADLTS, HID HEADLIGHTS, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, RADAR SENSING, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT, SIRIUS XM,... Read More
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This Used 2018 Lexus RC has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, NAV, PWR SUNROOF, HTD ST. WHEEL, A/C SEATS, HTD SEATS, BACKUP CAMERA, APPLE CARPLAY, AWD, ANDROID AUTO, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, BLUETOOTH, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, VOICE CONTROLS, RADAR SENSING, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, PREMIUM SOUND,... Read More
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This Used 2006 Chrysler Crossfire has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: ALLOY-WHEELS, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, REMOTE ENTRY.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2006 Chrysler Crossfire Includes: Keyless Entry, Multi-zone Climate Control, Anti Theft System, AM/FM Stereo, Engine Immobilizer, Single-Disc CD... Read More
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This Used 2017 Chrysler 300 S, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, NAV, APPLE CARPLAY, LED HEADLTS, LED TAIL LTS, REMOTE START, BACKUP CAMERA, ANDROID AUTO, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, SIRIUS XM, AUX PORT, REMOTE ENTRY.This preowned 2017 Chrysler 300 S located at our... Read More
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This Used 2012 Dodge Challenger has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: LEATHER, HTD SEATS, ALLOY-WHEELS, REMOTE START, BLUETOOTH, HID HEADLIGHTS, PREMIUM SOUND, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT, SIRIUS XM.This preowned 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic located at our R&B Car Company Warsaw used car... Read More
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This Used 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: ALLOY-WHEELS, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT.This preowned 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop S located at our R&B Car Company Warsaw used car dealership near Warsaw, IN features a White exterior with a Black... Read More
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This Used 2018 Genesis G80 3.8L, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, PANO ROOF, NAV, 360 CAM, BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLTS, AWD, ALLOY-WHEELS, A/C SEATS, APPLE CARPLAY, REMOTE START, HTD SEATS, HTD ST. WHEEL, ANDROID AUTO, HTD REAR SEATS, RADAR SENSING, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, LANE DEPARTURE... Read More
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This Used 2018 Ford Fusion, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: ANDROID AUTO, APPLE CARPLAY, ALLOY-WHEELS, BACKUP CAMERA, AWD, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, SIRIUS XM, REMOTE ENTRY, AUX PORT.This used 2018 Ford Fusion SE SE located at our R&B Car Company South Bend used car dealership near South... Read More
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This Used 2021 Tesla Model 3, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: PANO ROOF, BACKUP CAMERA, NAV, LEATHER, PWR SUNROOF, 360° CAM, LED HEADLTS, ANDROID AUTO, HTD SEATS, APPLE CARPLAY, AUTO PARK ASSIST, HTD ST. WHEEL, LED TAIL LTS, ALLOY-WHEELS, REMOTE START, WIFI HOTSPOT, HTD REAR SEATS, DVD, LANE... 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.