Can you imagine a life without motor vehicles? It’s hard. That’s because cars are everywhere, and drivers have been using them for a long time.
With that being said, it’s pretty likely that you will need to purchase a vehicle at some point. More people purchase used vehicles than new ones. In fact, between dealership sales and private-party sales, roughly 40 million used cars exchange hands each year. With that in mind, you’ll probably end up at a used car dealership one day. There are loads of used car dealerships out there, and it can be hard to find just the right one. Here are three signs that you’ve found a dealer that you can trust.
Word of mouth goes a long way. If you’ve heard bad things about a dealer, especially from more than one person, then that dealer probably isn’t so great. If the dealer has great reviews on their site and a good reputation with the community, then odds are you can trust them.
Everyone is out there to make some money, and used car dealers are no different. While they want to keep their business alive, they should not be trying to rip their customers off. If you compare their prices with other dealers in the area that have a similar inventory, and they are similar, they are good to go.
This one may sound silly, but gut feelings are typically correct. If you are not picking up any red flags about the dealer, then they are probably a good choice. They should make you feel comfortable, and the salespeople should be helpful. If they try to pressure you or use sketchy tactics to sell you a car, they are most likely not very trustworthy.
There are tons of pre-owned dealerships out there for you to buy a car from, and it can be hard to find the right one. Make sure they have a good reputation, have fair pricing, and don’t give you a bad gut feeling, then you can probably trust them.