Posted on 12/4/2019
Have you ever stretched yourself to buy a car that is near the top of your budget, only to find that it needs major repairs? Buying a pre-owned vehicle can be stressful and daunting but I would like to share a few tips that are sure to help. Before you embark on your pre-owned car adventure, ask yourself a few questions... Do you want a simple car, one with high MPG, 4x4, or driver-assist features? Knowing what you do and don’t want, will keep you from being swayed by sales-people. What features are important to you? There are pros and cons to every feature on a vehicle. All the bells and whistles on a vehicle are nice when they work but they create additional maintenance and repair costs. A few years ago, I had a customer bring in a 10-year-old BMW X5 that she had recently purchased. She was concerned about a clunking noise that she heard. We inspected it and found that her sway bar was damaged which is usually a simple fix. The BMW s ... read more