Benefits of Buying a Used Car from a Car Dealer

The economic downtown has changed the way Americans are shopping, with an increased focus on value and savings. Used car dealerships have noticed this trend as they struggle to keep quality used cars or certified preowned cars on their lots.

A recent interest  in used car sales is sending a new wave of buyers to car dealerships and car dealer websites across the country. Why do consumers consider dealing with major  automotive dealers when there are also “used cars for sale by owner” listings scattered throughout the web?

Buyers – especially in these economic times – are afraid of making a purchasing mistake. Why?

Customers worry that a serious mistake buying a used car would waste money, negatively impact lifestyle, damage their credit rating, or even their ability to get to and from work. No wonder car buyers take this purchasing decision seriously.

There are typically  four main reasons why buyers still prefer local used car dealers when buying preowned cars, even with the option of buying from private sellers or small independent car lots.   These are the four major concerns:

• Mechanical – Being unfamiliar with mechanical systems of cars. Buying a car with a serious defect that they would have to fix and pay for.

• Time – Not wanting to expend the time and effort it takes to research online, call sellers,make a list  of the cars to see in person, schedule test drives, schedule mechanical inspections, and work around other people’s schedules.

• Financing – Needing a loan. Finding a bank or credit union adds time .

• Legalities – Not wanting to deal with a bill of sale, handling the title, figuring out  if there is a loan on the car, handling paperwork at the DMV, and having to go to the DMV in person.

Use car dealers have the distinct advantage over private sellers by offering one-stop-shopping convenience. Here’s how buying from a car dealer benefits the buyer:

• Mechanical – Their mechanics inspect all pre-owned vehicles and fix any deficiencies.
• Time – They offer a wide selection of used vehicles.Customers may be able to find the preowned vehicle they want by stopping at just one dealership. Buyers can test drive as many vehicles as they want, right there, safely and without worry about meeting strangers at unknown locations.

• Financing – The dealer completes credit applications right away and strives for instant approval.

• Legalities – They complete all the paperwork. No trip to the DMV.

Milton Ruben Toyota of Augusta sells new and used vehicles in the Augusta, GA area. Check out our online used car (or preowned car) inventory at www.MiltonRubenToyota.com.

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