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:
CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This Used 2020 Chevrolet Malibu FWD LT includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LED TAIL LAMPS, BACKUP CAMERA, HEATED SEATS, LED HEADLAMPS, WIFI HOTSPOT, ALLOY-WHEELS, REMOTE START, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, REAR CARGO... Read More
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This Used 2020 Ford Fusion SE includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: 4X4, SUN/MOONROOF, ALLOY-WHEELS, HEATED SEATS, REMOTE START, BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, LED TAIL LAMPS, WIFI HOTSPOT, VOICE CONTROLS, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, REAR CARGO DOOR, SIRIUS XM, Remote... Read More
This Used 2016 Cadillac CT6 has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: 4X4, NAVIGATION, SUN/MOONROOF, DUAL-MOONROOF, POWER SUNROOF, ALLOY-WHEELS, REMOTE START, LED HEADLAMPS, HEATED SEATS, A/C SEATS, WIFI HOTSPOT, LED TAIL LAMPS, BACKUP CAMERA, VOICE CONTROLS, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, BLUETOOTH, REAR CARGO... Read More
CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This Used 2017 Cadillac ATS has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: NAVIGATION, 4X4, LEATHER, SUN/MOONROOF, ANDROID AUTO, AWD, ALLOY-WHEELS, WIFI HOTSPOT, APPLE CARPLAY, LED HEADLAMPS, LED TAIL LAMPS, REMOTE START, HEATED SEATS, POWER SUNROOF, BACKUP CAMERA,... Read More
This used 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, ANDROID AUTO, ALLOY-WHEELS, REMOTE START, APPLE CARPLAY, WIFI HOTSPOT, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, REAR CARGO DOOR, SIRIUS XM, Remote Entry.Service and Maintenance Completed: Our R&B Car Company... Read More
This used 2020 Kia Forte, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, BACKUP CAMERA, LED TAIL LAMPS, LED HEADLAMPS, ALLOY-WHEELS, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, REAR CARGO DOOR, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, Remote Entry.R&B Car Company in Fort Wayne offers you... Read More
This Used 2021 Kia Forte, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: ANDROID AUTO, LED HEADLAMPS, ALLOY-WHEELS, APPLE CARPLAY, BACKUP CAMERA, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, REAR CARGO DOOR, Remote Entry.R&B Car Company in South Bend offers you this used 2021 Kia Forte for sale. This... Read More
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This used 2019 BMW 530i, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LEATHER, NAVIGATION, SUN/MOONROOF, LED HEADLAMPS, ALLOY-WHEELS, ANDROID AUTO, WIFI HOTSPOT, BACKUP CAMERA, POWER SUNROOF, APPLE CARPLAY, LED TAIL LAMPS, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, RADAR... Read More
This Used 2019 Nissan Maxima has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: 360 CAMERA, NAVIGATION, LEATHER, DUAL-MOONROOF, SUN/MOONROOF, A/C SEATS, APPLE CARPLAY, REMOTE START, LED TAIL LAMPS, HEATED SEATS, HEATED REAR SEATS, ALLOY-WHEELS, LED HEADLAMPS, BACKUP CAMERA, POWER SUNROOF, ANDROID AUTO, VOICE... Read More
This used 2017 Chrysler 300, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: DUAL-MOONROOF, PANORAMIC ROOF, LEATHER, SUN/MOONROOF, NAVIGATION, 4X4, ALLOY-WHEELS, POWER SUNROOF, REMOTE START, LED HEADLAMPS, AWD, LED TAIL LAMPS, BACKUP CAMERA, APPLE CARPLAY, HEATED SEATS, ANDROID AUTO, BLUETOOTH, VOICE... Read More
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This Used 2023 Nissan Sentra has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: 360 CAMERA, LEATHER, SUN/MOONROOF, BACKUP CAMERA, APPLE CARPLAY, ALLOY-WHEELS, POWER SUNROOF, LED HEADLAMPS, REMOTE START, ANDROID AUTO, HEATED SEATS, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, VOICE... Read More
This used 2018 Kia Optima, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: ANDROID AUTO, ALLOY-WHEELS, APPLE CARPLAY, BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, REAR CARGO DOOR, SIRIUS XM, Remote Entry.Service and Maintenance Completed: Our R&B Car Company service... Read More
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CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This Used 2022 Acura TLX has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES:: LEATHER, 4X4, NAVIGATION, SUN/MOONROOF, WIFI HOTSPOT, BACKUP CAMERA, APPLE CARPLAY, POWER SUNROOF, AWD, LED TAIL LAMPS, ANDROID AUTO, LED HEADLAMPS, HEATED SEATS, ALLOY-WHEELS, BLUETOOTH, BLIND SPOT... Read More
CARFAX 1 owner, Free CARFAX report! This used 2021 Honda Civic, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, APPLE CARPLAY, POWER SUNROOF, HEATED SEATS, BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, ALLOY-WHEELS, ANDROID AUTO, VOICE CONTROLS, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, BLUETOOTH, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE, REAR CARGO... Read More
This used 2021 Nissan Altima, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: 4X4, NAVIGATION, LEATHER, SUN/MOONROOF, ALLOY-WHEELS, HEATED SEATS, POWER SUNROOF, ANDROID AUTO, BACKUP CAMERA, LED HEADLAMPS, AWD, REMOTE START, APPLE CARPLAY, WIFI HOTSPOT, VOICE CONTROLS, BLUETOOTH, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, 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.
