Buying a pre-owned car is a great decision, leave paying depreciation on a new car to someone else. A new car will depreciate a good 10 percent on the day you buy it and a further 20 percent in the first year. After three years the new car buyer will be lucky if the expensive car is worth 60 percent of what it was the day it was purchased. This is all good news for the person who is prudent enough to look at pre-owned cars in Hickory Hills.
That car that has depreciated by up to 40 percent will usually still be under the original manufacturer’s warranty. Unless the car has really been badly abused there will still be many good years of service left in it. The market for pre-owned cars is huge, every year about 40 million cars change hands; this number dwarfs the 16 million new vehicle sales.
Do your research first:
The best way to make sure you are getting a good deal on pre-owned cars in Hickory Hills is to rely on the internet. Do everything you can possibly do before you actually head out to the dealer’s lot. The internet will allow you to research any make or any model that you are considering, you will also be able to get a good fix on what to expect in the way of price. When you have already researched the car that has the features you want and the mileage you are willing to accept you are in a position to negotiate a better deal.
Time to check it out:
Don’t talk money yet, take the car that you are considering out for a thorough test drive, find out for yourself if all the claims the dealer is making are true. Get a copy of the vehicle history report to confirm that the mileage is correct, the ownership history and to see if there are reports of accidents or other damage.
Buy from a dealer:
Certainly you can buy a used car from an individual but you are taking a risk only to save a few dollars. You will pay a little more when you buy pre-owned cars in Hickory Hills from a dealer but there are significant benefits. Dealers will have performed an inspection of the vehicle and a dealer has a hard fought for local reputation that must be upheld. You can often get the dealer to provide a warranty, even if it is only a month. If you are concerned about the reliability of a used car then consider buying a certified pre-owned vehicle.
Hawk Ford has a wide selection of used and pre-owned cars in Hickory Hills. If you are ready to trade in your current car you are invited to drop in for the best deal available.
