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 2013 MINI Countryman, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, NAVIGATION, LEATHER, DUAL-MOONROOF, HEATED SEATS, LED HEADLAMPS, POWER SUNROOF, ALLOY-WHEELS, AWD, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, PREMIUM SOUND, Remote Entry.Service and Maintenance Completed: Our R&B Car Company... Read More
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This Used 2016 Ford Mustang has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: * LOW MILES *, LEATHER, 6 SPEED, REMOTE START, LED HEADLTS, SYNC, ALLOY-WHEELS, HTD SEATS, SYNC 3, A/C SEATS, LED TAIL LTS, VOICE CONTROLS, PREMIUM SOUND, SIRIUS XM, BLUETOOTH, BACKUP CAM, AUX PORT, KEYLESS ENTRY.This preowned 2016... Read More
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This Used 2021 Ram ProMaster 2500, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: ALLOY-WHEELS, BACKUP CAMERA, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, REAR CARGO DOOR, Remote Entry.R&B Car Company in South Bend offers you this used 2021 Ram ProMaster 2500 for sale with the following Factory installed packages including:... Read More
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Exterior:
White
Interior:
Charcoal
Mileage:
137,973
Engine:
6cyl, 3.7 L, 275 HP
Model #:
E2Y
VIN:
1FTYE2YM9JKB00465
Stock #:
37137
Sale Price:
$16,952
This Used 2018 Ford Transit-150 has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: SYNC, ALLOY-WHEELS, BACKUP CAMERA, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, REAR CARGO DOOR, Remote Entry.Service and Maintenance Completed: Our R&B Car Company service department, staffed with factory-certified technicians, recently invested... Read More
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Exterior:
Gray
Interior:
BlackLeather
Mileage:
121,265
Engine:
6cyl, 3.6L, 292.0hp
Model #:
LDES48
VIN:
2C3CDXJG2HH533792
Stock #:
37086
Sale Price:
$16,853
This Used 2017 Dodge Charger has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: NAVIGATION, SUN/MOONROOF, LEATHER, HEATED REAR SEATS, REMOTE START, ALLOY-WHEELS, BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, POWER SUNROOF, WIFI HOTSPOT, A/C SEATS, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, HEATED SEATS, LED TAIL LAMPS, AWD, LANE DEPARTURE... Read More
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This Used 2018 Dodge Charger GT includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, SUN/MOONROOF, BACKUP CAMERA, POWER SUNROOF, AWD, HEATED REAR SEATS, ANDROID AUTO, APPLE CARPLAY, LED TAIL LAMPS, LED HEADLAMPS, REMOTE START, HEATED SEATS, WIFI HOTSPOT, A/C SEATS, ALLOY-WHEELS, BLIND SPOT MONITOR,... Read More
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This Used 2019 Nissan Altima has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: NAVIGATION, 360 CAMERA, LEATHER, SUN/MOONROOF, HEATED SEATS, BACKUP CAMERA, APPLE CARPLAY, AWD, ALLOY-WHEELS, POWER SUNROOF, REMOTE START, LED HEADLAMPS, ANDROID AUTO, VOICE CONTROLS, RADAR SENSING, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, BLUETOOTH,... Read More
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This used 2020 Nissan Altima, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, NAVIGATION, LEATHER, 360 CAMERA, APPLE CARPLAY, LED HEADLAMPS, ALLOY-WHEELS, ANDROID AUTO, BACKUP CAMERA, HEATED SEATS, POWER SUNROOF, AWD, REMOTE START, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, VOICE CONTROLS, RADAR SENSING,... Read More
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Exterior:
Red
Interior:
SaddleLeather
Mileage:
130,427
Engine:
6cyl, 2.5L, 204.0hp
Cab Type:
2dr Car
Model #:
9522
VIN:
JTHFF2C25D2526828
Stock #:
37072
Sale Price:
$14,995
This Used 2013 Lexus IS 250C has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: LEATHER, NAVIGATION, HEATED SEATS, LED HEADLAMPS, A/C SEATS, BACKUP CAMERA, LED TAIL LAMPS, ALLOY-WHEELS, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, RADAR SENSING, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, PREMIUM SOUND, SIRIUS XM, Remote Entry.Service and Maintenance... Read More
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This Used 2020 Ford Mustang, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: NAVIGATION, WIFI HOTSPOT, BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, ANDROID AUTO, APPLE CARPLAY, LED TAIL LAMPS, SYNC, SYNC3, ALLOY-WHEELS, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, SIRIUS XM, Remote Entry.R&B Car Company in... Read More
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CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This Used 2021 Kia Forte, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, SUN/MOONROOF, POWER SUNROOF, BACKUP CAMERA, APPLE CARPLAY, ANDROID AUTO, LED HEADLAMPS, LED TAIL LAMPS, ALLOY-WHEELS, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, RADAR SENSING, VOICE... Read More
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Exterior:
Black
Interior:
BlackLeather
Mileage:
118,759
Engine:
4cyl, 2.0L, 292.0hp
Cab Type:
4dr Car
Model #:
5G12S7
VIN:
WVWLF7AU5FW163917
Stock #:
36983
Sale Price:
$17,988
This Used 2015 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: NAVIGATION, LEATHER, AWD, LED HEADLAMPS, HEATED SEATS, ALLOY-WHEELS, BACKUP CAMERA, LED TAIL LAMPS, VOICE CONTROLS, RADAR SENSING, HID HEADLIGHTS, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, PREMIUM SOUND, SIRIUS XM, Remote... Read More
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CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This used 2021 Hyundai Venue, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, REMOTE START, APPLE CARPLAY, LED HEADLAMPS, LED TAIL LAMPS, ANDROID AUTO, ALLOY-WHEELS, POWER SUNROOF, BACKUP CAMERA, HEATED SEATS, VOICE CONTROLS, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, BLIND... Read More
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CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This used 2021 Dodge Charger, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: APPLE CARPLAY, ALLOY-WHEELS, REMOTE START, LED TAIL LAMPS, LED HEADLAMPS, BACKUP CAMERA, WIFI HOTSPOT, ANDROID AUTO, VOICE CONTROLS, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, SIRIUS XM,... Read More
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This Used 2018 Ford Mustang has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: NAVIGATION, LEATHER, A/C SEATS, LED TAIL LAMPS, ALLOY-WHEELS, ANDROID AUTO, REMOTE START, SYNC, LED HEADLAMPS, APPLE CARPLAY, HEATED SEATS, SYNC3, BACKUP CAMERA, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, RADAR SENSING, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, SIRIUS... Read More
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Exterior:
White
Interior:
PewterLeather
Mileage:
136,491
Engine:
6cyl, 3.7L, 275.0hp
Model #:
R2C
VIN:
1FTYR2CM9JKA21924
Stock #:
36903
Sale Price:
$19,995
Service and Maintenance Completed: Our R&B Car Company service department, staffed with factory-certified technicians, recently invested no less than $1,755 in estimated retail value in preventative maintenance and safety equipment upgrades such as 4 New Tires Mounted & Balanced, New Hub/Wheel... Read More
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This Used 2018 Ford Focus has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: LEATHER, NAVIGATION, SYNC3, REMOTE START, HEATED SEATS, ANDROID AUTO, SYNC, LED HEADLAMPS, ALLOY-WHEELS, BACKUP CAMERA, WIFI HOTSPOT, APPLE CARPLAY, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, HID HEADLIGHTS, VOICE CONTROLS, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, SIRIUS... Read More
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This Used 2013 Chrysler 200 has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: REMOTE START, LED HEADLAMPS, ALLOY-WHEELS, HEATED SEATS, LED TAIL LAMPS, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, SIRIUS XM, Remote Entry.Service and Maintenance Completed: Our R&B Car Company service department, staffed with factory-certified... Read More
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This used 2021 BMW 330i xDrive, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, NAVIGATION, LEATHER, REMOTE START, ALLOY-WHEELS, LED TAIL LAMPS, APPLE CARPLAY, POWER SUNROOF, ANDROID AUTO, HEATED SEATS, BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, AWD, HID HEADLIGHTS, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, VOICE CONTROLS,... Read More
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This used 2020 Ford Fusion, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SYNC, APPLE CARPLAY, WIFI HOTSPOT, BACKUP CAMERA, SYNC3, LED TAIL LAMPS, ALLOY-WHEELS, LED HEADLAMPS, HEATED SEATS, AWD, ANDROID AUTO, REMOTE START, VOICE CONTROLS, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, RADAR SENSING,... Read More
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Exterior:
White
Interior:
Grey
Mileage:
103,835
Engine:
6cyl, 4.0L, 261.0hp
Model #:
61111
VIN:
1N6BF0KM4MN802242
Stock #:
36483
Sale Price:
$23,488
CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This Used 2021 Nissan NV1500 SV includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: ALLOY-WHEELS, BACKUP CAMERA, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, Remote Entry.R&B Car Company in South Bend offers you this used 2021 Nissan NV1500 for sale with the following Factory installed... Read More
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CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This Used 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van 2500 High Roof V6 144" RWD includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: DIESEL, BACKUP CAMERA, BLUETOOTH, RUNNING BOARDS, Remote Entry.Service and Maintenance Completed: Our R&B Car Company service department,... Read More
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This Used 2018 MINI Countryman, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, DUAL-MOONROOF, SUN/MOONROOF, POWER SUNROOF, ALLOY-WHEELS, HEATED SEATS, APPLE CARPLAY, AWD, ANDROID AUTO, BACKUP CAMERA, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, Remote Entry.R&B Car Company in South Bend offers you... 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.
