Used car buying fiction: 5 myths busted
Buying a pre-owned vehicle is always difficult in some way. There are so many questions and concerns, but the most important is if you’re making the right decision in buying an Orlando used car. The answer is, it depends. Pre-owned cars don’t have to be wrapped up in myth and mystery and there are some common misconceptions about the pre-owned vehicle buying process that are just straight fiction. Toyota of Orlando is here to debunk those myths and get you on the right path to buying a trustworthy used car.
Used car buying fact or fiction
1) Used cars are a bad/unreliable investment
This one’s a myth. The truth is, buying the right used vehicle can be a great investment. Be sure to check the Orlando vehicle’s history to verify that there aren’t accidents or other red flags on its record. At Toyota of Orlando we include an up-to-date CarFax report with every one of our certified pre-owned vehicles. It also pays to do your research about the used car you’re interested in. Is it known to last for a long time? Does it have any recalls? What are the offered warranties on it?
2) You don’t have to take a test drive.
Also, untrue. Taking a test drive is one of the main ways to determine if the vehicle is right for you and to give the vehicle a thorough visual inspection. Are there any fluid leaks or dents in the body? How does the interior look? This will also help you see if the Orlando used car handles and drives well.
3) You can bring it back in three days if you’re not satisfied.
Unfortunately, this is false. Many dealerships have a final sale policy when it comes to purchasing a pre-owned car. It pays to ask about the dealership’s return policy to make sure that if there’s an issue you’re not stuck with a lemon.
4) Warranties don’t matter on a used car.
Unless you want to be stuck taking care of damages and engineering errors you didn’t cause on your new Orlando vehicle, this one is also false. Depending on the age and mileage of your used car, you could still have active warranties that will help with any maintenance issues you didn’t anticipate finding. At Toyota of Orlando, we offer a 12,000 mile/12-month bumper-to-bumper warranty and a 100,000 mile/7-year powertrain warranty on all our Toyota Certified Used Cars.
5) Selling your old car privately could make you more money.
Last, but not least, this one is false. Finding a buyer willing to shell out some extra cash for a feature on your car is very much possible. But, there’s no guarantee of finding such a buyer. With various trade-in incentives and sales specials, you’ll likely be able to get more money for your old car with Toyota of Orlando. Be sure to consult a reputable dealership on trade-in figures before selling privately.
Still not convinced? Toyota of Orlando is here to help!
If you’re still a little hesitant about buying a pre-owned vehicle, we can help with that! Our expert auto sales team will be happy to talk details with you and give you a great offer on your current vehicle to get you in your ideal new ride. Come visit us at 3575 Vineland Road or give us a call at (407) 298 – 4500.
