Used Car Shopping Tips

Setting a budget for a used car might not be as simple as searching for a pre-owned truck, car, or SUV with a manageable monthly payment. While you need to have an affordable monthly payment, you need to look beyond that payment to get the entire idea of the total cost of ownership of the car. Your payments will include the cost of interest on any car loan, the cost of insurance, and maintenance costs. The key is to find a good balance between the cost to buy and the cost to own. You can expect to pay a lower price when purchasing an older car, though some minor maintenance may be required. Today, car buyers have plenty of resources to turn to get the perfect pre-owned vehicle, and you can also speak to one of our experts here at Quigley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM! 

Shopping for the perfect used car for you can be a little challenging. Once you have found a vehicle that suits your needs and is within your budget, all you need to do is head down to Quigley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM and purchase it. When you're buying a pre-owned vehicle, not only do you have to get a suitable model, you have to find one that fits your budget that has good mileage, which you can find here at Quigley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM! You have a lot to consider when you are purchasing a new vehicle. Should you get an older car with more features or a newer vehicle that has less mileage? To make your decision, it's essential to look at the places you will drive, how many people will be in your car, why you're going, and how you drive. Then you will need to match those needs to your budget. It's also important to consider the size and the performance of the vehicle that you're interested in, as well as the fuel economy, safety systems, and the cost to insure it. When you're in the market for a used car, you will get the options and features at a fraction of the price of a new car, and option packages and higher trim levels won't cost as much on pre-owned vehicles as new cars. 

There is a kind of used car that comes with factory warranty coverage, and that's a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. These types of vehicles not only offer you used-car affordability, but you also get manufacturer-backed warranty coverage. These cars have low mileage and are only a few years old with spotless service records. These are the cars that are returned at the end of leases, dealership loaner vehicles, or those vehicles that are only driven by dealers or the automaker's staff. Certifed-Pre Owned vehicles are different from regular used vehicles in several ways. When these vehicles arrive at a dealership, CPO vehicles go through a comprehensive inspection and manufacturers warranties that will exceed the length of the original coverage. Numerous CPO programs will also provide drivers with a ton of extras, including trip interruption coverage and roadside assistance. 

If you plan on paying cash, then you're all set. However, if you're like most used car buyers, you're going to need a loan to help pay for your vehicle. Here at Quigley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, we have a complete finance office to help you arrange your financing. We will walk you through every aspect of paying for your vehicle, and you will leave with a reasonable rate and a great car. Our experts are both knowledgeable and friendly, and you can ask us any questions you may have about the financing of your vehicle; we look forward to putting you in the pre-owned car of your dreams here at our dealership. 

Here at Quigley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, we have many used and certified pre-owned vehicles for you to see and test drive! Feel free to speak with our sales team, who will be more than happy to set you up with a test drive and accompany you on the test drive so you get used to all the features and options. Once you have found the perfect pre-owned vehicle for your needs, you can visit our aforementioned finance center, where we will work with you for a deal that fits your budget. Even if you can't visit our dealership right now, you can check out our complete pre-owned inventory here on our website!