How to Buy the Right Used Car from A Harrisonburg Car Dealer
When you're searching the car lots of auto dealers in Harrisonburg, VA, for a good, used car, the task can seem overwhelming.
So many cars to choose from. Where do you start? And that's actually the right question to ask! Too often, car buyers make the big mistake of getting caught up in the buying process.
They don't buy the car that's right for their needs. Instead, they become smitten with a vehicle that in no way meets their lifestyle requirements. Worse, the vehicle may cost more money.
We find that most buyers really don't know what vehicles are available and they aren't sure what they need.
The point here is to keep a level head. We'll offer assistance by asking you questions like these:
• Will this be a family car to haul kids to a lot of events?
• Is fuel economy a priority?
• Does the vehicle need to maintain good re-sale value?
• Do you want a vehicle that's easy to park?
These types of questions will help remove the stardust from your eyes and get you thinking about what type of used car you really need.
Now make a list of all the things you admire in a vehicle. Is it body style? Colors? Luxury options? Whatever they are, list all the characteristics and cross reference the two.
This should give you an accurate description of the kind of vehicle that will be the best fit for you.
Use Internet Tools
Again, we find that many buyers don't really utilize the internet to their full advantage when car shopping.
The Joe Bowman website allows you to pre-qualify and inquire about financing. Use the Kelley Blue Book Used Car Retail Values to find out how much a Harrisonburg dealer may ask for the vehicle.
You'll find that when searching for cars for sale in Harrisonburg, VA, the Joe Bowman dealership generally prices previously owned vehicles under the KBB fair value price.
This gives consumers much more confidence when they shop with us. And that's exactly what we want!
Finding Your Current Car's Value
We encourage you not to make the very common mistake of overestimating the condition and value of your current vehicle!
Dealerships have a very accurate read on current market conditions and valuations. Expecting to get more than your vehicle is worth will only lead to a reality check when the dealer tells you what it's really worth.
So how can you know for certain what to expect as a realistic value of your vehicle? Again, make use of the Kelley Blue Book site. It will give you an accurate read on your car's worth.
Limited Warranties
You can search for your newer vehicle online safely and easily. In fact, that's how most dealerships work today for both selling new and used vehicles.
With our Shop-Click-Drive program, it makes shopping easier than ever for both new cars and used vehicles.
Once you find the pre-owned vehicle of your choice, we back up the sale of that vehicle with either a 30-day or 90-day warranty, depending on the year and mileage of the vehicle.
Additionally, whether you buy a new or used car from our Harrisonburg dealership, you'll always get free lifetime Virginia State inspections, for as long as you own the vehicle.
And, Joe Bowman customers receive priority scheduling in our service department.
Learn more about us on our website, https://www.joebowmanautoplaza.com. Or better yet, stop in and see us!