Calista asked:
If I buy a used car at an actual Toyota, Ford, or other major dealership, do I need to take a mechanic or can I trust that the car is in good condition.
If I buy a used car at an actual Toyota, Ford, or other major dealership, do I need to take a mechanic or can I trust that the car is in good condition.
never trust a car salesman, they all lie
have your mechanic look at it
I wouldn’t trust them. they’re LIARS.
take a trusted man who knows a lot about cars and you can trust. get them to get you a good deal.
I will not buy a vehicle without my dad. He customizes, fixes, etc all that stuff so he knows a piece of crap from something good.
all those guys have realy tight quotoes of cars to meet and they will say anything to make a sale as quickly as possible
Generally, the dealerships (namebrand) are pretty reputtable. But in any transactions test drive the car on familiar roads, get everything in writting. Do your homework and you should not be disappointed. Plus I like to get a warranty. Makes me feel better.
if it is certified then yea but if your buying a used car i would take it to your local mechanic to run a diagnostic check it much cost of little money but its better then buying a car that has a problem then haveing to pay for the repair!
Better take a mechanic along with you. Don’t trust any of the salesmen, whether it’s a major dealership or not. All they want to do is sell cars and they will say anything to accomplish that.
All car sales people lie. Just stand your ground and be firm. You have to play hardball with them. I brought my car from Toyota and I love it. Don’t go to a buy her pay here place because you are sure to be ripped off then. Ask your friends and family if they can reccomand anyone for you.
Go to carfacts.com and site that have histories of vehicles on them. Even then it’s not 100%. Buying a new or used car is always going to be tricky. The more knowlage you have the better. Edmonds.com is very good.
When you talk about big dealerships . They are a business and want to make money. Most of them do safety check on the car and try to make sure it decent to be put on the road. Generally if they have a problem car they usually send it to an auction or sell it to wholesalers . They try not to get a bad reputation with selling junk.
Remember buying a used car is not easy, just as bad as getting a new one. You really have to do a long test drive and take somebody that knows about cars. Lots of tell tale signs of bad cars and if they know a little they can see whats good and whats not.
As far as sales people that is there job they need to sell. Some are there for short term and others are in it for the long haul and take their careers seriously.
Short term salespeople give the rest of the sales people a bad name. They have no salesmanship and look for the path of least resistance and thus lie.
Long term salespeople survive because they get repeat customers. When a customer finds someone that is knowledgeable they are customers for life. They will find the right car for you and give suggestions . Most will try to put you in a car that will work for your budget and not theirs. If you leave a happy customer and all is legit.. You will most likely return when your up for another car.
YES TAKE IT TO A INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE SHOP FOR A FULL INSPECTION AWAY FROM THE DEALER.
When you buy a used car from a dealer, get the original Buyers Guide that was posted in the vehicle, or a copy. The Guide must reflect any negotiated changes in warranty coverage. It also becomes part of your sales contract and overrides any contrary provisions. For example, if the Buyers Guide says the car comes with a warranty and the contract says the car is sold “as is,” the dealer must give you the warranty described in the Guide.