5 Myths About Buying A Used Car

Shopping for a used vehicle is not the same as jumping into the market for a brand-new motor. There are so many things that you may have heard about buying a used car, good and bad, but often these differ from the truth and sometimes, it’s much better to do your research and separate myth from the truth. 

Warranty is Instant 

Buying from a local dealership means that there is no automatic warranty set up. When you finally get a warranty, you should learn to the basics of what will be covered under the warranty type and for how long it will hold its validation. Keep in mind that a warranty package doesn’t always cover the entire car, but to know what is covered as a standard under your warranty, go ahead and ask the dealer while you’re visiting them. 

Paper Reviews are the Most Reliable 

Nowadays, when buyers are looking around for another motor, they tend to read car magazines from back to front just to get a feel for a certain car. If you have any common sense and you’re up-to-date with modern technology, you’ll know that you are likely to find more about a car online or on social media channels instead. So, go ahead and get scrolling through some car dealer pages to get an idea of how reliable a vehicle is. 

Guide Prices are Set in Stone 

There are car dealerships dotted around everywhere, and as you’d expect, every place has different trends and patterns they stick by. Guide prices are based off how popular make and models are within a certain area, so if a car isn’t as popular where you live, the dealer will drop the price to encourage the sale! It’s a win-win.  

Vehicle History Means the Car is in Bad Condition

Every used car has a vehicle history, but this doesn’t always mean that the car is in bad condition. Think of a vehicle history the way we think of a medical record; it tracks anything that has affected our health and how it has been resolved, and more importantly, where it has been resolved. Often, investing in professional car detailing supplies can really make a difference in the appearance of the vehicle. 

Expanded Warranty is Fake 

Like when negotiating the price of buying a used car, you can also talk through and settle the price of the warranty too. This is otherwise known as ‘expanding the warranty’ on your car.