{"id":77678,"date":"2016-09-28T13:29:50","date_gmt":"2016-09-28T13:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tobeyauto.com\/?p=77678"},"modified":"2023-03-15T15:57:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T15:57:41","slug":"buying-used-dos-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tobeyauto.com\/?p=77678","title":{"rendered":"Buying Used: The Do\u2019s and Dont\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"

TOBEY AUTO GROUP – You<\/strong>\u2019ve 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\u2019re a quarter mile down the road and the brakes lock, the engine fails, the car stops – you\u2019ve bought a lemon!<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all had \u201cThe Used Car Nightmare.\u201d 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\u2019t have to be a nightmare. In fact, for the first time car buyer or those on a budget, it\u2019s often a smart option.<\/p>\n

Here, we\u2019ve created our list of do\u2019s and dont\u2019s to help you navigate the used car buying process nightmare-free.<\/p>\n

1 . Do ask the basic questions:<\/strong> How many miles does the car have? How many owners? Also ask for the vehicle\u2019s CARFAX.<\/p>\n

2 . Do your research. Check the vehicle\u2019s Kelly Blue Book value to ensure you\u2019re getting the best deal. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Do see if the vehicle is Certified.<\/strong> With every certified Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram pre-owned vehicle, you\u2019ll have peace of mind knowing that you have a quality vehicle. Backed by a 7-Year\/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, every CPOV has also passed a 125-point inspection – giving you full confidence while you\u2019re on the road.<\/p>\n

4. Don\u2019t be impulsive. <\/strong>Save yourself from buyer\u2019s remorse by negotiating and looking at other dealer\u2019s online inventories. Never feel pressured to buy on the spot.<\/p>\n

5. Do check the general controls. <\/strong>Make sure the vehicle\u2019s windows, locks, and entertainment features function properly and consistently.<\/p>\n

6. Don\u2019t sign without checking the VIN.<\/strong> Protect yourself from vehicle fraud by confirming that the vehicle\u2019s VIN number matches its title and records.<\/p>\n

7. Do check the tires.<\/strong> Look for any sidewall damage and inspect the tread depth. Uneven wear signals poor alignment of the vehicle\u2019s tires.<\/p>\n

8. Don\u2019t buy if you see a leak.<\/strong> A car, truck, or SUV that is leaking is most likely in need of repair.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Do take a test drive.<\/strong> This is your chance to see how the vehicle handles, how the engine performs, and how the ride feels.<\/p>\n

10. Don\u2019t stress.<\/strong> Buying a used car doesn\u2019t have to be a daunting task. Remember the do\u2019s and dont\u2019s of used car shopping and you can drive off the lot with a great vehicle all for a great price.<\/p>\n

Ready to start your used car search? Look at our pre-owned inventory here<\/a>. <\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

TOBEY AUTO GROUP – You\u2019ve 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\u2019re a quarter mile down the road and the brakes lock,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":77679,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6],"tags":[32,33,37,38],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tobeyauto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77678"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tobeyauto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tobeyauto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tobeyauto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tobeyauto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=77678"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tobeyauto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77678\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":241335,"href":"https:\/\/tobeyauto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/77678\/revisions\/241335"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tobeyauto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/77679"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tobeyauto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=77678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tobeyauto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=77678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tobeyauto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=77678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}