Reasons to Buy a Used Car from a Reputable El Paseo Dealer Instead of a Private Seller

Buying a used vehicle instead of a new one is a smart money decision. You can get a more

expensive vehicle with more options and features for less money than buying new. When it

comes time to buy your next used vehicle, there are a number of advantages to shopping with

local dealerships instead of taking a risk with individual sellers.

Dealerships are Legally Responsible for Providing a Workable Vehicle

Private sellers are not required by law to sell a working vehicle, or even to be honest with you

about the condition of the vehicle, its history or its problems. Dealers, however, are legally

obligated to inform buyers of the vehicle's working condition. Reputable dealers will also

provide you with information about the car's history, such as whether it was involved in any

accidents or reported as being in a disaster area (such as a flood zone). This gives buyers an

added measure of confidence before signing on the dotted line.

Reputable Dealers Offer Warranties or Written Guarantees

Reputable dealers will back up their legal obligations with a warranty or guarantee, stating that if

problems come up within a certain amount of time after you buy the vehicle the dealer will make

needed repairs. When you buy from a private seller, the sale is considered "as is," which means

you are not covered at all if problems show up after the bill of sale is signed. Plus, used car

dealerships in El Paso have their own parts departments, service departments and staff to handle

any issues that arise.

Dealerships Provide Financing Opportunities

When you purchase a used vehicle from a private seller, your only options for financing are

paying in cash (which most people find difficult to do) or to take out a personal loan from the

bank or credit union. Used car dealerships in El Paso have a number of finance options available,

including numerous lenders to choose from. In most cases, dealerships can secure financing for

used car buyers, even if there is some rocky credit history.

You Can Always Find the Dealer if a Problem Arises

Once you buy the car and part ways, you're likely to never see or hear from the private seller

again. If there is a problem or question, they can disappear or change their phone number and

you're just stuck. Reputable dealers like Jack Key have brick-and-mortar facilities that aren't

going anywhere. You always have a place to go or someone to call if you have questions or

issues with a used vehicle after the sale.

Reputable Dealerships Inspect and Certify Their Used Vehicles

Used vehicles on a dealer's lot are usually those traded in by other buyers. Often, these cars are

also found at auctions, but even those were once trade-ins. When the vehicle comes onto the lot,

the many service departments perform a thorough inspection, clean the vehicle up, change the

fluids, check belts and hoses and gets it prepared for a buyer.

Sometimes used car dealers in El Paso go an extra step and "certify" the vehicle, meaning it is

certified to be in good working order and may even be backed by the manufacturer's warranty.

Private sellers usually just run the car through a wash and stick a "For Sale" sign on it. The

vehicle might not have been to a mechanic in ages. Though an inspection at the dealership isn't a

100 percent guarantee that the car is perfect, it is definitely more assurance than you get from a

private seller.

Buying used is smart. Buying used cars from a reputable El Paso dealer is even smarter.

Summary:

Buyers can have more assurance about their vehicle purchases when selecting El Paso used cars

from a reputable dealer instead of a private seller.

Bio:

Jack Key Auto Group sells nine different vehicle brands from five different locations in El Paso,

Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Deming and Alamogordo. Jack Key services all of West Texas and

southern New Mexico with both new and used vehicles, as well as top-notch service and repair

work.

Sources:

http://www.seattleauto.net/should-you-buy-a-used-car-from-a-dealer-or-private-seller

http://www.dmv.org/buy-sell/used-cars/dealer-vs-private-purchase.php

http://www.dmv.org/tx-texas/automotive-law/lemon-law.php

http://www.kbb.com/certified-pre-owned/advice/