Buying Used: The Do’s and Dont’s

TOBEY AUTO GROUP - You’ve found it! - that late-model, low-mileage pre-owned sedan that fits perfectly into your budget. You sign the paperwork, take the keys, and drive happily off the lot. Only suddenly, you’re a quarter mile down the road and the brakes lock, the engine fails, the car stops - you’ve bought a lemon! We’ve all had “The Used Car Nightmare.” The one where the deal that was too good to be true was indeed too good to be true. Yet, buying a used car doesn’t have to be a nightmare. In fact, for the first time car buyer or those on a budget, it’s often a smart option. Here, we’ve created our list of do’s and dont’s to help you navigate the used car buying process nightmare-free.