6 Things to Look for When Buying a Used SUV

With so many awesome used SUVs available in stock, on the lot, or online from independent dealers, it’s very tempting to make the decision to buy too quickly. Take a look at the following suggestions of what to look for as you shop around.

1. Reliability and Ratings

The great thing about buying a secondhand SUV is that each make and model year will have genuine user reviews, reliability ratings, recall history, and an average price to buy. Reliability ratings, owner satisfaction ratings, and the like will give you a good idea of what you can expect when you buy a particular vehicle.

2. Know the Right Price

Prices of any particular make and model can vary considerably from region to region, for many reasons, but demand is the biggest driver of higher prices. A particular make might be more popular in one region than another. SUVs with particular features and advanced traction capabilities on slippery surfaces will be in higher demand in cold and wet regions.

3. Vehicle History Report

A fully detailed history report is essential when looking at pre-owned SUVs. Back in the day, you couldn’t do this without being there in person. Today, companies like Carfax are an easy way for you to check a vehicle’s maintenance history, current warranty, title, number of owners, and if the title was just recently registered in your state. If anything doesn’t look right, simply strike that vehicle off your list.

4. Dealer Door Delivery

Buying a secondhand SUV sight unseen was something that was simply out of the question not so long ago. Now, the value of dealers who deliver on promises and have a track record of customer satisfaction has become more important than ever. Customers can purchase with confidence.

5. Find Used SUVs for You

As the way used vehicles are being sold physically has expanded to customers previously considered geographically out of reach, savvy dealers are also getting very good at finding the right vehicle for the customer. Why not see what they can bring to you?

6. Trade-In Value Norm

Independent dealers who focus on selling used vehicles also buy a lot of used cars too, in the form of trade-ins. Many trade-ins go straight to car auctions, but whatever happens isn’t of any concern to you. Getting rid of the vehicle you don’t want as a discount on the new-to-you SUV is not a service; it is the new norm.

We’ve adapted very fast to changing times and have our pulse on the market and serve all of Great North America at Twins Auto of Dublin. We are experts at finding the perfect vehicles for our customers within 72 hours. Get in touch with Twins Auto of Dublin now to let us know what SUV you want.

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