Finding the right dealership to buy from is just as important as finding the right model for your needs, and yet it is too-often overlooked or treated as a secondary consideration. Although there are certain things you should keep in mind when looking at any sort of dealership, some key elements are particularly vital when […]
Category: Used Car Dealerships
Subaru: Reliable to the last mile
One of the biggest considerations people make when looking for a car, whether new or used, is its reliability. This measure can mean different things to different people, depending on how much and where they drive – cities and highways vs mountain roads, for example. It is this consideration that has led some people to […]
If You Have to Wait… Why the Chevrolet Silverado Makes a Fantastic Used Truck
Once upon a time, someone somewhere started the rumor that you should only buy pickup trucks brand new. At the time, it probably made sense. After all, a statement like this has all the markings of being Almanac-style advice, probably issued from a Midwesterner whose ancient jalopy had given up more times than not, usually […]
Top Ten Vehicles That Last Longest
Before you head out to your local used car dealership, you may want to do some research on vehicle models, so you know you’re getting a good deal. A common question people ask when car shopping is, “which cars last the longest?” When you buy a vehicle, you want to get your money’s worth. After […]
Tips For Buying and Modifying a Used Car
If you’re hoping to transform a vehicle from its factory-fresh form into an off-road vehicle or speed-demon, there are many ways in which you can do so without breaking the bank. Modifying vehicles is a long-held past-time, and for a good reason. There is a kind of freedom in being able to shape and mold […]
Ten of the Most Reliable Used Cars
Buying a used car can be difficult, challenging, and overall a little bit annoying. With all these used car dealerships near me, there are way too many options. Not only are there hundreds of used car dealerships, but hundreds of different types of used cars. How are we supposed to know exactly what’s reliable and […]
The Shopper’s Used Car Dealership Guide
That new car smell is expensive. The average new car depreciates 10% in value, one month after its purchase. After 2-3 more months, new cars are expected to depreciate 20-30% more. With these facts in mind, that sought-after new car scent may smell less appealing, and you find yourself wanting to purchase from a used […]
Changing the Way We Buy a Used Car
Used car dealerships offer a very different shopping experience today than they did twenty, or even just ten, years ago. While prospective shoppers in the past had to base their evaluation on the dealer’s reputation or their trusty mechanic who they paid to come along, it wasn’t easy. Today, information on used vehicles is much […]
Before You Buy…. (Do This!)
Since any used car for sale can come in a wide variety of value. Just because you find a car at a very low price does not mean that you should purchase it. Likewise, just because you’ve found well maintained 1985 Camaro being sold for $37,500, does not mean that it is a good deal. […]