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What to Look for When Buying a Used Car
Buying a used car is a smart move, especially when you’re considering something as reliable as a Ford. Whether you’re interested in a car, truck, or an SUV, you can be confident that it’s built to last. Plus, used cars are potentially more affordable than new cars.
So, how do you go about finding the right used car? Energy Country Ford can answer that for you. To help drivers in Port Arthur and Nederland, TX, and Lake Charles, LA, know what to look for when buying a used car, we’ve put together a brief rundown of how to find and buy a used car.
How to Shop for a Used Car
When you start shopping for a used car, you’ll first want a car that meets your search criteria. Second, you’ll want to make sure it’s in good condition. To check both of those boxes, just follow these simple steps:
- Think about what you want in a used car—First, you need to know what you’re looking for. Think about what kind of car you want, how many miles you’re comfortable with it having, and what model years you’re open to buying. Then you can look at what features you want it to have.
Search for used cars online—Once you know what you want, it’s time to start your search. You can view all our used cars online and narrow down your options with our search filters. You can browse by make, model, year, mileage, and more!- Use our available resources—Make sure you do your homework. Our Ford dealership offers some tools that can help you figure out your budget and find the used car that meets your requirements. We’re proud to provide you with a quick quote, value your trade-in, and even find your car for you.
- Check Fair Market Value—After you find a used car that you’re interested in, make sure you’re getting good value. Try putting its information into our Value Your Trade-In tool to double check its approximate value.
Read the vehicle history report—Of course, you’ll want to know the backstory of any used car you’re considering. One of the best ways to do that is with a CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™. We provide them for all our used cars, so you can learn about their service history and previous owners.- Take a test drive—It’s finally time to get behind the wheel. See how it feels to take the car for a spin. Make sure you play around with the climate-control system, infotainment system, and other features. You should also look over both the interior and exterior for any signs of wear and tear. Feel free to pop the hood or look under the car.
- Ask to have the car inspected—Looking over the used car is an important step, but you should always have a technician inspect it, too. That way, you know it’s in good condition before you sign on the dotted line.
Find the Used Car That’s Right for You
To learn more about what to look for when buying a used car, visit Energy Country Ford. Our team is excited to help drivers in Port Arthur and Nederland, TX, and Lake Charles, LA, get the pre-owned car, truck, or SUV that has everything you’re looking for.
Contact us if you have any questions or want to schedule a test drive.
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