Certified pre-owned vehicles are a great way to find an excellent used car at an excellent price with extra coverage and protection. If you have ever bought a normal used car, you know there is always the potential to find something that is less-than-advertised. Problems that happen under the hood with the engine or drivetrain, […]
Category: Used
Why Debating New vs. Used = Talking to Yourself
So, you’re in the market for a new (or at least a ‘new-to-you’) vehicle but are unsure as to which option is the best one for you. Ultimately it comes down to understanding the pros and cons, acknowledging if you don’t and, if needed, finding a resource to help. But that’s probably why you’re here. […]
5 Used Fords Worth Considering
Despite the appeal of sitting behind the wheel of a brand new model-year offering, the decision to buy a pre-owned vehicle can prove far more prudent for many car buyers. There are countless reasons to support this (and we’ll touch on some of them) but ultimately, one of the most compelling arguments rests in the […]
Why Coloradans are Saying ‘No’ to Buying New
When most people think about purchasing a vehicle, they default to the mindset of ‘buying new’. While many equate buying a new model year offering with better guarantee of long-term satisfaction, that’s not necessarily the case. Every day, newly-purchased (and relatively new) vehicles are brought in for maintenance or repair with surprising frequency. In many […]
Dealers, Get Ready: Generation Z Leans Toward Used Cars
Generation Z is no longer a group that’s toddling around in diapers or goofing off on the playground monkey bars. As more GenZers become teenagers and young adults, they’re making their presence known – especially when making purchases such as new versus used cars. Like Millennials, Generation Z has its own distinctive characteristics, and many […]
Things to Consider When Buying a Used Truck…
There isn’t a single part of our geography where a truck isn’t being sold right now. There are brand new trucks being sold from Tallahassee to Tacoma and used truck for sale, Cincinnati to Sacramento. Traditionally, I’m all about buying used, or ‘pre-owned’ (as opposed to new) vehicles. To be clear…I’m not talking about scoring […]
Don’t Fool Yourself. You CAN Buy the Car You WANT!
Ah, yes. Car Buying…an experience which differs for just about everyone. The diversity of the experience comes as a result of the diversity of choices. Are you looking to buy or to lease? Are you looking at new or used cars? Body Style? Make and Model? These are just a few of the questions that […]
Used Vehicles We’d Suggest You Just Avoid
As you’re shopping around for used cars, you might have a difficult time zeroing in on a specific target. Naturally, you might find yourself gravitating towards some of the more mainstream models, as these vehicles tend to be everywhere. However, when you really dig into the specific vehicles’ capabilities over time, you’ll find that they’re […]
The Most Expensive “Used Cars” of All-Time
If you’re currently in the market for used cars, you’ve surely come across some offerings that are not nearly as inexpensive as you had anticipated. Used cars can still be somewhat pricey, especially if they’re relatively new models. Of course, these targeted cars’ values probably don’t come close to matching the prices of the most expensive […]
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Buy Here Pay Here
The situation is hardly an enviable one. Imagine that you are in need of a vehicle. Maybe this is your first car purchase, or possibly the first one you’ve purchased in a while. Perhaps the vehicle that you’ve been driving has met its demise. Whatever the reason, you are without a vehicle with an urgent […]
Using Horrible Online Car Ads to Emphasize Why You Should Avoid Private Sellers
We’re about to teach you a valuable lesson about why you should ignore private car sellers and opt for legitimate, reputable used car dealers instead. By relying on several of my personal favorite Facebook and CraigsList ads, I’ll clue you in as to what types of listings you should probably be avoiding. Additionally, I just […]
Used Car Dealers Unload Inventory with New Technology
We all remember the used car dealers of the past—lots of aging vehicles in the lot, large “For Sale” signs on the hoods, brightly colored flags blowing in the wind to get your attention, and some shifty looking men who wanted to sell you a bridge in Brooklyn. It often wasn’t a business that you […]
This is Why a Fleet Vehicle Might be Your Next Used Car
Here’s a quick question—where is the first place you look to buy pre-owned cars for sale? More than likely it is a local dealership or perhaps through an ad online. But we’re going to suggest that you look at an unconventional place for cars for sale—that would be a rental car business or a corporation […]
Used Car Dealerships Horror Stories
Have you heard the one about…? Yes, there are a lot of businesses out there that deserve to be the butt of many jokes. Used car dealerships rank pretty high. Horror stories about sales, deals, and outright fraud have become legendary. What you see is what you get This used car dealership horror story […]
Artists in the Market for Used Cars
The market for used cars continues to grow. As the inventory of leased vehicles rises, there are more used cars on the market. Perhaps they’re being sold by a dealership or perhaps the drivers are selling them. Whatever the case, buyers are attracted to their low prices and good quality. Sure, you’re advertising your used […]
Buyer Beware: Top 3 Reasons Not to Buy Used
So there I was, driving around looking for used cars in Colorado Springs, when I suddenly realized that maybe I should splurge and treat myself to a brand-new car. Not a new-to-me car, but a true, never-been-driven, fresh-of-the-lot spankin’ new whip. Of course, I needed to justify this purchase. Common knowledge dictates that buying a […]
Summer Music and Movies for You and Your Pickup Truck
It’s finally summer! Time to cook up some popcorn, turn up the music, sit outside, and enjoy a good movie. And there’s nothing better than enjoying it all in your pickup truck. If you don’t own a pickup truck and have been lusting for one like Marty McFly (see below), ask yourself, “Where can I […]
BHPH Dealers Are Changing Car Purchasing
What is BHPH anyway? BHPH stands for Buy Here Pay Here and it has changed the way cars are sold. Buy Here Pay Here is a type of dealership that caters to lower income or poorer credit consumers. Just because some people have made mistakes with their credit in the past or do not make […]
Affordable Ambitions from Your Summer Ride
With spring here, summer days and road trips are right around the corner. After this long winter, warmer days are surely welcome and provide the perfect opportunity to get out and explore this great land of ours. No matter where you live – up in the mountains, or down by the sea, you can go […]
If We Don’t Look Back At The Classic Chevy C/K Truck, Nobody Will
For decades, Chevy has reigned supreme when it comes to crafting remarkably capable and confident pickup trucks. With the success of both the modern Silverado and Colorado models storming the market and generally making for living legends on the road today, these come from a long heritage of impressive used Chevy trucks from years gone […]