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- Be patient during the break-in-period
- Drive with care every day
- Buy gas at reputable service stations
- Don’t fill up if you see the tanker
- Go easy when you’re stuck
- Lighten up your key chain
- Choose a good car insurer
- Keep an auto log
- Preserve your car during long-term storage
- Park in the shade
For more tips, check out The Reader’s Digest.
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So, the time has come to buy a new vehicle.
Your current truck or SUV has been good to you over the years, but the years have taken their toll. Now you’ve got to start looking around for a new old reliable.
But don’t be fooled into thinking you have to shell out the money for a brand new vehicle—used trucks and SUVs can offer you the performance, comfort, and durability of a new truck or SUV, for a much smaller price!
Taking a visit to the used car dealer will show you the amazing benefits of buying a used truck or SUV, including:
- Lower Cost: New vehicles lose a lot of their value very quickly through depreciation—research shows the value goes down by 12% within the first year. Pre-owned vehicles will have a much lower sticker price, saving you thousands of dollars.
- Performance: A lot of used trucks and SUVs are not really all that “used”—you can find many that are only a year or two old, meaning they’ll still have that new performance feeling.
- Older Styles: Some models evolve quite a bit with each new year. If you prefer the features and looks of an older truck or SUV, a pre-owned car dealership is the perfect place to go!
- Ability to Accessorize: With the money you save buying a used truck or SUV, you can deck out your vehicle with a navigation system, better tires, a bigger sound system—whatever you can think of!
So now it’s time to visit a used car, truck, and SUV dealer. Here at Midway Automotive, we have an amazing selection of used trucks and SUVs. Check out our specials on pre-owned vehicles to see what great deals we have going on! At Midway Automotive, our goal is to get you into the pre-owned truck or SUV that is perfect for you!
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Are you thinking about buying a used car from a dealership? Well, this video is a must see for anyone who is. It features multiple drivers talking about how to purchase a used car the right way.
- Start by doing research. Find out about your credit score and debt-to-income ratio to set a budget. Look at the dealership’s website to find vehicles that you like. Make sure to get a CarFax report before deciding to put a vehicle on your list.
- Visit the dealership and ask to look around the car you’re interested in. Check under the hood, inside, in the trunk—look at everything! And then ask questions. Ask about the features, the fluids, service records—anything that is important to you!
For more information on buying a used vehicle, contact the friendly staff here at Midway Automotive!
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You have given it a great deal of thought and decided that the time is right to buy a used vehicle.
Now what?
Well, you don’t want to run out to the pre-owned car dealership right away, without a plan. You’ve got to sit down and figure out the steps you will need to take in order to find the used vehicle that works best for you and your lifestyle.
The most important step to take before visiting a used car dealer is to figure out how much you can spend.
- Taking your income and monthly budget into consideration, calculate how much you’ll be able to spend, either on a purchase or through monthly payments. This figure will be your starting point.
- Now it’s time to think about financing. You can do some online research to see what kind of financing plans are available at various pre-owned car dealers. You can also speak with credit unions to see if they have any other options that may work for you.
- What about your current vehicle? Trading it in can help you make a bigger down payment on your next used vehicle. Another option is to try selling your vehicle on your own, and using the money you get to make a bigger down payment.
- Don’t forget about sales tax, as well as insurance and registration costs. These should be taken into consideration when thinking about your total monthly costs.
Once you’ve calculated how much you can spend, it’s time to choose the used car, truck, and SUV dealer that’s right for you. Here at Midway Automotive, we’ve got an amazing selection of used vehicles, all at great prices. You can apply for financing, estimate, or refinance your loan online, from the comfort of your own home! You can contact our friendly and knowledgeable finance department to ask questions and get more information.
