Myth Busting 5 Falsities About Buying Used Cars

So many aspiring to get their first memorable car often frequent used car dealerships to get a lay of the market & deals. It is demoralizing to have your research met with uninvited & somewhat biased intrusions of opinion by customers buying new. A pre-owned car is not a lost investment; rather, it is an exercise in sensible money managing & maximizing the utility of a quality used car.

Cumberland Toyota has some used car buying myths, debunked for your pleasure, so the next time you meet a skeptic at your trip to the dealership, you can gently set them right in their place!

False #1: High Maintenance Costs

People assume used cars are always going to be faulty at some level and might spend a longer time at the auto shop than doing what it's meant to, i.e., being on the road. When a used car is appraised at an authorized dealership, it is only traded in if it's still in good shape. There are many safety & performance checks conducted to ensure the car will last long. So, if you are considering a used car buy from an accredited dealership, you are guaranteed quality & the security of your purchase.

Your maintenance expenses will never be any higher than the recommended service with a quality used car! Super affordable!

False #2: Difficult Financing

This myth is a little too faulty. People can get financing from banks and car dealerships. The difference is that banks conduct credit checks and adhere to specific safety loaning regulations to avoid risk. At the same time, dealerships provide auto financing at very feasible rates, even on bad credit. So, it's not true that getting a car loan is that hard because if you don't get it at a bank, an authorized dealership will always have your back at getting you the pre-owned you need!

False #3: High Fuel Consumption

Now that is a myth based on blown-out-of-proportion information. A used car has been running for quite a while and can be subject to some wear & tear remediated at an auto shop. Still, certain factors like technology, the age of the model, the health of the tires, and the size of the engine affect the fuel economy of the car. People assume that all used cars just consume fuel, whereas the car is consuming fuel as per its design & technology. You can get so many high-quality used cars that are a decade old and still have the mileage of their, then, newer counterparts!

False #4: No Warranties

You can get extended warranties on recent pre-owned models and also many service & parts specials. There are loyalty programs, college & military rebates on certain makes, financing programs for various demographics, and the service specials riding on those warranties. At authorized car dealerships, you get a bucket-load of benefits that the creator of the myth has no idea of! You can get in touch with us and learn more about the warranties our dealership offers for its loyal customers!

False #5: Low Resale Value

Firstly, used cars have already worn off a major chunk of their depreciation and are stable on the market. Secondly, a used car can surmount to quite a high value if it's a rare make and in mint condition, but that is a thing of concern to collectors. What was meant is that pre-owned cars can be sold at a profit if they have good mileage, optimal fuel economy, no accidents or major repairs, regular service history, & are of a reputed top-quality make. The better a car is kept, the higher it's appraised, and can even get certified for higher returns to the seller.

Cumberland Toyota, serving Bloomington Springs, TN, has a lot of quality & performance-tested used cars on our lineup. Specials, incentives, & financing back our used car deals. You may get pre-approved with us for auto financing and even shop for used cars on express. We guarantee you a car worth your love & investment, so we also offer service specials!

Call us for more information on pre-owned deals today!