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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Exterior:
Gray
Mileage:
104,104
Model #:
UFCS41
VIN:
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Stock #:
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Sale Price:
$11,580
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This Used 2019 Cadillac CTS Sedan, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, LEATHER, DUAL-MOONROOF, PANORAMIC ROOF, NAVIGATION, APPLE CARPLAY, WIFI HOTSPOT, ANDROID AUTO, BACKUP CAMERA, REMOTE START, LED TAILIGHTS, A/C SEATS, ALLOY-WHEELS, POWER SUNROOF, LED HEADLIGHTS, AWD, HEATED... Read More
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This Used 2022 Chevrolet Malibu RS includes the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: LED HEADLIGHTS, WIFI HOTSPOT, ANDROID AUTO, BACKUP CAMERA, ALLOY-WHEELS, REMOTE START, APPLE CARPLAY, VOICE CONTROLS, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING, RADAR SENSING, BLUETOOTH, BLIND SPOT MONITOR, REMOTE ENTRY.Service and... Read More
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This Used 2020 Dodge Charger, has the following DESIRABLE FEATURES: SUN/MOONROOF, LED HEADLIGHTS, APPLE CARPLAY, HEATED SEATS, AWD, ALLOY-WHEELS, BACKUP CAMERA, ANDROID AUTO, REMOTE START, WIFI HOTSPOT, POWER SUNROOF, LED TAILIGHTS, BLUETOOTH, VOICE CONTROLS, RADAR SENSING, DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE,... 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.
