Best Practices for Buying a Used Vehicle in North Carolina

Where are best places to buy a used car in Mount Airy? 

 

There are many options for quality used vehicles in the Mount Airy area. And once you have done your research, you should find that buying from a dealership is the most reliable option. This way you can avoid individuals trying to scam or con you into buying a lemon. And, the dealership will have certified paperwork proving that what they are selling you is as advertised. 

Still, there are a few best practices that can guarantee a successful purchase.  

It is important to understand that a purchase of this sort is a contract. And before this contract is agreed upon, the buyer needs to consider the following three negotiating terms of sale:

1. No matter how good the condition of the vehicle seems to be, you need to have the car inspected. The dealership should have a mechanic on site that can conduct a thorough inspection of your vehicle. Be sure to take a copy of the report for your files.  

2. Create a detailed contract to be signed by both you and the seller. In this contract, include details such as if the car is being sold “as is,” or if there are implied warranties. If there are warranties still tied to the vehicle, be sure and list them all, as well as how much they are and how long they will last. Just remember, there is no detail too small to be included in this contract.

3. Lastly, it is important to understand that nothing is final until the contract is signed by both seller and purchaser. And, as the purchaser, it is essential that you do not sign anything until the vehicle you are getting is completely as you want it. For example, do not sign a contract with an agreement that the seller will include new tires, but has not yet done so. No matter how trustworthy a person seems to be, big purchases like this must be done in complete. 

If you have more questions about buying a used car from a dealership, give us a call at  (888) 486-2718. You can visit our website at www.clickmountairy.com if you want to search our inventory before coming down to the lot. 

-Andrae Bergeron