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 2017 Ford Fusion has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: LED HEADLAMPS, LED TAIL LAMPS, WIFI HOTSPOT, BACKUP CAMERA, BLUETOOTH, REAR CARGO DOOR, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, SIRIUS XM, Remote Entry.This preowned 2017 Ford Fusion SE located at our R&B Car Company Warsaw used car dealership near... Read More
This Used 2022 Kia Stinger has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: SUN/MOONROOF, LEATHER, NAVIGATION, 360 CAMERA, AWD, LED HEADLAMPS, HEATED SEATS, APPLE CARPLAY, REMOTE START, ANDROID AUTO, ALLOY-WHEELS, POWER SUNROOF, A/C SEATS, LED TAIL LAMPS, BACKUP CAMERA, HEATED REAR SEATS, VOICE CONTROLS,... Read More
This used 2018 Cadillac XTS, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: NAVIGATION, 4X4, LED HEADLAMPS, BACKUP CAMERA, WIFI HOTSPOT, HEATED SEATS, HEATED REAR SEATS, LED TAIL LAMPS, A/C SEATS, REMOTE START, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, BLUETOOTH, HEADS UP DISPLAY, VOICE CONTROLS, HEATED... Read More
CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This used 2022 Kia K5, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: PANORAMIC ROOF, LEATHER, SUN/MOONROOF, 4X4, NAVIGATION, ANDROID AUTO, WIFI HOTSPOT, POWER SUNROOF, ALLOY-WHEELS, APPLE CARPLAY, LED TAIL LAMPS, BACKUP CAMERA, REMOTE START, HEATED SEATS, AWD, LED... Read More
This Used 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: PANORAMIC ROOF, LEATHER, DUAL-MOONROOF, SUN/MOONROOF, ALLOY-WHEELS, POWER SUNROOF, ANDROID AUTO, LED TAIL LAMPS, WIFI HOTSPOT, HEATED SEATS, REMOTE START, APPLE CARPLAY, BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, VOICE CONTROLS, BLIND SPOT... Read More
This Used 2016 Kia Optima, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, REAR CARGO DOOR, SIRIUS XM, Remote Entry.This used 2016 Kia Optima LX LX located at our R&B Car Company South Bend used car dealership near South Bend, IN features a Sangria... Read More
This Used 2014 Nissan Altima has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: SUN/MOONROOF, NAVIGATION, WIFI HOTSPOT, LED TAIL LAMPS, REMOTE START, HEATED SEATS, LED HEADLAMPS, BACKUP CAMERA, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, BLUETOOTH, REAR CARGO DOOR, HEATED WHEEL, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, Remote Entry.Service and Maintenance... Read More
This Used 2016 Chrysler 200 C includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, LED TAIL LAMPS, LED HEADLAMPS, HEATED SEATS, BACKUP CAMERA, REMOTE START, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, HEATED WHEEL, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, REAR CARGO DOOR, SIRIUS XM, PREMIUM SOUND, Remote Entry.Service and... Read More
This Used 2016 Chrysler 300, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, 4X4, REMOTE START, HEATED SEATS, BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, LED TAIL LAMPS, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, REAR CARGO DOOR, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, SIRIUS XM, Remote Entry.This used 2016 Chrysler 300 S S located at our R&B... Read More
This Used 2020 Nissan Altima Platinum Intelligent AWD includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, 360 CAMERA, LEATHER, NAVIGATION, 4X4, AWD, HEATED SEATS, REMOTE START, APPLE CARPLAY, POWER SUNROOF, ALLOY-WHEELS, ANDROID AUTO, BACKUP CAMERA, WIFI HOTSPOT, LED HEADLAMPS, RADAR SENSING,... Read More
This used 2018 Kia Stinger, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: 4X4, NAVIGATION, SUN/MOONROOF, LED HEADLAMPS, BACKUP CAMERA, LED TAIL LAMPS, HEATED SEATS, REMOTE START, A/C SEATS, HEADS UP DISPLAY, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, REAR CARGO DOOR, DUAL-ZONE... Read More
This used 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, NAVIGATION, DUAL-MOONROOF, PANORAMIC ROOF, LEATHER, WIFI HOTSPOT, ANDROID AUTO, HEATED SEATS, POWER SUNROOF, LED TAIL LAMPS, REMOTE START, APPLE CARPLAY, BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, A/C SEATS, ALLOY-WHEELS,... Read More
This Used 2016 Chrysler 200 S includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, BACKUP CAMERA, HEATED SEATS, REMOTE START, LED TAIL LAMPS, LED HEADLAMPS, A/C SEATS, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, REAR CARGO DOOR, HEATED WHEEL, PREMIUM SOUND, SIRIUS XM, Remote Entry.This... Read More
This used 2020 BMW 3 Series, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, SUN/MOONROOF, 4X4, NAVIGATION, BACKUP CAMERA, REMOTE START, LED HEADLAMPS, HEATED SEATS, WIFI HOTSPOT, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, ALLOY-WHEELS, AWD, POWER SUNROOF, LED TAIL LAMPS, VOICE CONTROLS, RADAR SENSING, LANE... Read More
CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This Used 2023 Honda Civic Si Sedan includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, LED TAIL LAMPS, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, REAR CARGO DOOR, SIRIUS XM, Remote Entry.This preowned 2023 Honda Civic Si... Read More
This Used 2015 Tesla Model S 85D includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: NAVIGATION, 4X4, HEATED SEATS, WIFI HOTSPOT, LED HEADLAMPS, LED TAIL LAMPS, BACKUP CAMERA, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, REAR CARGO DOOR, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, Remote Entry.This... Read More
CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This Used 2022 Kia K5 LXS includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: 4X4, LED TAIL LAMPS, ALLOY-WHEELS, ANDROID AUTO, BACKUP CAMERA, REMOTE START, APPLE CARPLAY, AWD, WIFI HOTSPOT, LED HEADLAMPS, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, LANE... Read More
This Used 2021 Toyota Camry, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: DUAL-MOONROOF, LEATHER, SUN/MOONROOF, PANORAMIC ROOF, HEATED SEATS, ANDROID AUTO, LED HEADLAMPS, BACKUP CAMERA, WIFI HOTSPOT, ALLOY-WHEELS, REMOTE START, LED TAIL LAMPS, APPLE CARPLAY, POWER SUNROOF, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, VOICE... Read More
This Used 2016 Volkswagen Jetta has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: LED HEADLAMPS, REAR CARGO DOOR, Remote Entry.This preowned 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S located at our R&B Car Company Warsaw used car dealership near Warsaw, IN features a Silver exterior with a Titan Black interior and has... Read More
This Used 2017 Cadillac ATS has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: 4X4, BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, LED TAIL LAMPS, WIFI HOTSPOT, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, REAR CARGO DOOR, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, SIRIUS XM, Remote Entry.TECHNOLOGY FEATURES: This used 2017 Cadillac ATS Includes the following... Read More
This Used 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: WIFI HOTSPOT, HEATED SEATS, REMOTE START, LED TAIL LAMPS, LED HEADLAMPS, BACKUP CAMERA, ANDROID AUTO, APPLE CARPLAY, ALLOY-WHEELS, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, REAR CARGO DOOR, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, SIRIUS XM,... Read More
This Used 2017 Kia Forte, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: BACKUP CAMERA, ALLOY-WHEELS, ANDROID AUTO, LED HEADLAMPS, APPLE CARPLAY, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, REAR CARGO DOOR, SIRIUS XM, Remote Entry.R&B Car Company in South Bend offers you this used 2017 Kia Forte for sale with the following... Read More
This used 2020 Honda Accord, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, NAVIGATION, SUN/MOONROOF, APPLE CARPLAY, HEATED SEATS, ALLOY-WHEELS, BACKUP CAMERA, ANDROID AUTO, HEATED REAR SEATS, LED HEADLAMPS, A/C SEATS, LED TAIL LAMPS, WIFI HOTSPOT, REMOTE START, POWER SUNROOF, LANE DEPARTURE... Read More
This Used 2016 Kia Optima has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: DUAL-MOONROOF, NAVIGATION, SUN/MOONROOF, PANORAMIC ROOF, LEATHER, LED TAIL LAMPS, HEATED SEATS, A/C SEATS, APPLE CARPLAY, POWER SUNROOF, BACKUP CAMERA, ANDROID AUTO, ALLOY-WHEELS, LED HEADLAMPS, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, RADAR... 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.
