Have you been looking for a used car online for so long that your eyes are beginning to burn from the glow of your monitor? Are you tired of looking at the same cars and car descriptions over and over? Shopping for cars online, while it is very convenient, can be difficult. The problem with online car shopping is there are too many options. Narrowing the field down to a handful can be difficult and time consuming especially if you don’t have anything to go off of.
Narrowing The Field: Mileage, Carfax And Non-Smokers Oh My!
The first couple of things you look for when looking at used cars online are the mileage, whether the car has a clean title or not and whether or not the previous owner was a smoker. This last one can be a real deal breaker. There is really nothing more heartbreaking than finding the perfect car only to find out that the previous owner was a smoker. Other great ways to thin out the pack are looking for things such as routine maintenance, previous work done to the car and whether or not there is a Carfax available. Previous work listed in the body of the description is usually a good sign. The owner wants you to know the parts have been replaced and generally this is a good thing.
Knowing What You Are Buying
Knowing what you are buying is huge when looking for a used car. If you’re looking for a used Subaru in Frankfurt, it’s important you know everything about the models and years you’re interested in. This way you know that an Outback’s timing belt’s could need to be replaced at 100k miles or that the transmission could be good all the way up to 150k miles. This information is useful for when you’re talking to a seller who owns an Outback with 160k miles on it, but doesn’t have anything listed about installing a new transmission.
Avoiding Private Sellers
Another great option is buying from a dealership. Certified pre-owned vehicles come with a lot of the same guarantees and maintenance plans and warranties a new car will for a lot less. The piece of mind you get from buying a used Subaru in Frankfurt from a dealership is worth the extra money. Whether you decide to buy a certified pre-owned car or find a used car from a private seller that took good care of her car is up to you. Just make sure you take your time and do your research.
For more information a used Subaru in Frankfurt, visit Hawk Subaru, at www.hawksubaru.com.
