Six Tips for Finding the Perfect Used Car
Trying to find the perfect used car can be a little challenging. When considering a pre-owned vehicle, there are many different features and designs to think about, along with the amenities or technology. While it's easy to browse online at our inventory, you still may have questions regarding a specific vehicle. Here at Sport Chevrolet, we've put together this helpful guide to make the process much easier. As a result, you'll end up with a car you love for years to come!
1. Think About Your Daily Driving Habits And Lifestyle
It's essential to examine the reason you'll use your vehicle daily. Here are a few good questions to ask yourself.
Visualize the kind of vehicle you want as well, whether it's an SUV, sedan, along with the number of doors and additional cargo space. Thinking about these aspects beforehand can give you less hesitancy when taking the vehicle for a test drive.
2. Establish A Budget
Be reasonable with the vehicle you want that can easily be integrated into a monthly budget. Of course, you don't need to be extremely precise, but give yourself a window of about $1000 either way. Our finance professionals
can answer any questions you have and provide an estimate of a monthly payment, along with providing details about a down payment or trade-in.
3. Keep Your Options Open
While it's important to know what you want, that doesn't mean you need to get the vehicle you first test drive. We are more than happy to show you, several different models, to give you a better feel of the vehicles that interest you. Of course, one car could be completely different than what you expected, and that's completely okay. You never have to feel alone in the process! Our team can also give you a side-by-side comparison of two vehicles if you're still having trouble making a decision.
4. Go For A Test Drive (Or Two)
Relying on a close friend or family member's experience might get you into the door, but you should always take the time to explore a vehicle for yourself. Test driving any car allows you to get a feel for how it drives and handles, along with exploring driver-assisted technologies. It's impossible to get the experience simply by sitting inside the vehicle. Get an idea of how the car feels in different driving situations ( i.e., in the city, crowded parking lots, and taking tight turns). If you have questions about any of the car's features, we would be more than happy to give you a demonstration.
5. Start Looking As Early As Possible
It's never a bad idea to start planning when you're looking for a used car. With inventory constantly being updated, you could miss out on the vehicle you want by not doing your research ahead of time. Also, planning early gives you time to save for a down payment or consider what vehicle will best replace your current one. It might be hard to say goodbye to your car, but you don't want to risk an unreliable ride that isn't safe for your family.
6. Work With A Trusted Dealership
There's always some level of risk if you decide to buy from an independent seller. Not only do you not know the vehicle's history, but there's also a chance of fraudulent activity. Many individuals have been victims of a scam when trying to get a "deal" from a stranger. But, conversely, you'll have the peace of mind you deserve when you buy a used car from Sport Chevrolet. We are honored to provide a superior buying experience, along with an array of pre-owned vehicles, including Carfax 1-Owner, Certified Pre-Owned, and ones under $15K. Our team will work hard to get the vehicle that's right for you.
Find Your Perfect Used Car At Sport Chevrolet!
Our dealership provides our customers with all they need in the car buying process. If you're searching for a pre-owned vehicle in the Silver Springs, MD, area, we're got you covered. To get started, please feel free to check out our available inventory or give us a call to schedule a test drive. We look forward to seeing you here!
1. Think About Your Daily Driving Habits And Lifestyle
It's essential to examine the reason you'll use your vehicle daily. Here are a few good questions to ask yourself.
- Will this vehicle be used by myself or for my family?
- How important is fuel efficiency in the car I select?
- Do I need All-Wheel Drive?
- Will I be driving primarily in the city?
- What safety features are essential in the vehicle I purchase?
Visualize the kind of vehicle you want as well, whether it's an SUV, sedan, along with the number of doors and additional cargo space. Thinking about these aspects beforehand can give you less hesitancy when taking the vehicle for a test drive.
2. Establish A Budget
Be reasonable with the vehicle you want that can easily be integrated into a monthly budget. Of course, you don't need to be extremely precise, but give yourself a window of about $1000 either way. Our finance professionals
can answer any questions you have and provide an estimate of a monthly payment, along with providing details about a down payment or trade-in.
3. Keep Your Options Open
While it's important to know what you want, that doesn't mean you need to get the vehicle you first test drive. We are more than happy to show you, several different models, to give you a better feel of the vehicles that interest you. Of course, one car could be completely different than what you expected, and that's completely okay. You never have to feel alone in the process! Our team can also give you a side-by-side comparison of two vehicles if you're still having trouble making a decision.
4. Go For A Test Drive (Or Two)
Relying on a close friend or family member's experience might get you into the door, but you should always take the time to explore a vehicle for yourself. Test driving any car allows you to get a feel for how it drives and handles, along with exploring driver-assisted technologies. It's impossible to get the experience simply by sitting inside the vehicle. Get an idea of how the car feels in different driving situations ( i.e., in the city, crowded parking lots, and taking tight turns). If you have questions about any of the car's features, we would be more than happy to give you a demonstration.
5. Start Looking As Early As Possible
It's never a bad idea to start planning when you're looking for a used car. With inventory constantly being updated, you could miss out on the vehicle you want by not doing your research ahead of time. Also, planning early gives you time to save for a down payment or consider what vehicle will best replace your current one. It might be hard to say goodbye to your car, but you don't want to risk an unreliable ride that isn't safe for your family.
6. Work With A Trusted Dealership
There's always some level of risk if you decide to buy from an independent seller. Not only do you not know the vehicle's history, but there's also a chance of fraudulent activity. Many individuals have been victims of a scam when trying to get a "deal" from a stranger. But, conversely, you'll have the peace of mind you deserve when you buy a used car from Sport Chevrolet. We are honored to provide a superior buying experience, along with an array of pre-owned vehicles, including Carfax 1-Owner, Certified Pre-Owned, and ones under $15K. Our team will work hard to get the vehicle that's right for you.
Find Your Perfect Used Car At Sport Chevrolet!
Our dealership provides our customers with all they need in the car buying process. If you're searching for a pre-owned vehicle in the Silver Springs, MD, area, we're got you covered. To get started, please feel free to check out our available inventory or give us a call to schedule a test drive. We look forward to seeing you here!