3 Used Car Buying Myths To Debunk Before Getting A Car!
It's a fine day as you make your way to a car dealership, brimming with confidence at having managed to accumulate the funds you need to finance your first car. You already have done your research, and just as you are picking out the 'one' from the used car section, you hear a few folks 'tut-tut' at you, and a few hours later, you're exiting the dealership with a new car you won't be able to pay back the loan for quickly enough.
Just as the regret on your buy settles in, you realize you shouldn't have reacted to the tutting, nor to the used car buying myths you've heard. Here are a few that Cumberland Auto Center has had the pleasure of coming across and gladly busted to the delight of our budget-aware customers!
Myth 1: It Will Keep on Breaking Down
Maintenance is quite the worry with used cars because folks assume they have been driven too much; there could be faults under the bonnet or compromised car safety. If a used car keeps failing on the road, the costs can run into the thousands at the local auto shop, and the owner might never recover.
If one has invested in a used car from an authorized auto dealership, these franchises make sure every car on their turf has passed the safety & performance inspection standards. The only maintenance costs you will deal with are just the scheduled service intervals!
Myth 2: The Lower the Miles, the Better
In the auto business, high mileage matters to an extent. If a car is a year old and has covered the industry average on the road without lapse in service or any auto issues, then it's a great deal. If you find an older car with the same average mileage, good fuel economy, complete Carfax records, and the inspection goes great, then that car is a good buy as well. Low mileage cars could mean the car has had engine issues, wasn't driven much by the owner, or some personal matters made the owner part with their vehicle. You never know until you get the full details, but high mileage is the sign of a healthy engine!
Myth 3: Used Cars Are Those That Escaped Recall
The correct word is 'lemon'; such cars are defective by the manufacture, and once the issues are tested out, any defective cars are immediately recalled by the dealerships. Typically, authorized and reputable private dealerships tread carefully around dealing in flawed car models, hence the rise of certified pre-owned cars and strict trade-in inspections.
The only case where you might end up with a car nearly a lemon is at places that aren't AAA-certified, don't exist on BBB either, and have a dodgy look about them, plus they deal in cash. Avoid such areas if you need a used car that won't bail out on you!
Cumberland Auto Center, serving Holladay, TN, has a blast of surprises, incentives, and specials when it comes to deciding on a pre-owned car. You are welcome to get pre-approved for auto financing or trade-in your car, and if you feel peckish for information, you can contact us to satiate your satisfaction with a fault-free used car!
Do contact our authorized dealership for further details on quality used cars!
