6 More Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car

Buying a used car can seem like a maze of difficult decisions. At Dye Auto, we believe that getting the car of your dreams should be easy. That’s why we began this blog – to share our expertise with you, so that you feel as comfortable as possible with your decisions.

There are a lot of questions that customers ask and over the years, we’ve answered hundreds of them. We believe that information is power and getting the answers you need ensures that fact.

Where we shine is in answering the questions that many customers don’t know they need to ask.

We recently wrote about the “Answers to Your 6 Biggest Used Car Financing Questions.” 

• Do I need a down payment?
• Can I get approved if I have bad credit?
• Why does a car’s age and mileage affect my financing options?
• How much should my payment be?
• How much are can I afford?
• Should I get pre-qualified?

(For more in depth answers to these questions, simply click over to our post via the link).

As time goes on, we’ll cover every question you might not know to ask when buying a used car.

We’re excited to help customers buy cars. We’ve been in the Denver / Wheat Ridge area for many years and we have a combined 100 years experience in selling cars to great customers (like you).

We’re not like the other guys.

• We have a streamlined process that gets you in and out in 90 minutes.
• We’re relaxed and easy to do business with.
• We’re just like you – we dress casual and we aren’t pretentious.
• We have access to financing for anyone.

Here are 6 more questions to ask when buying a used car

You ask – we answer!

1. Are there any potential penalties or fees on my car loan?

Make sure you know about any early payoff fees or extra charges that occur during the term of your car loan. This is something you’d find in the “small print” so ask the finance manager to explain it all.

2. What’s the best thing to do with my trade-in?

Your trade-in is part of the deal making process and you should use it to your maximum benefit.

The current market is what sets the price for your trade-in. It’s not what you think it might be worth.

It’s possible to get more selling your car privately, but it’s definitely more of a hassle. The best approach is to do your homework. Know what your car is worth and come to the table ready to make a deal.

For more information on what to do with your trade-in, click here for our post: Do’s and Don’ts of Trading in Your Car.

3. Is my deposit refundable?

In some cases, you’ll leave a deposit on a car you want to buy. This tells the dealer that you’re serious and it saves the vehicle from being sold before you can make all the arrangements.

Before you give anyone a deposit on a vehicle, be sure you know whether can you get it back if you change your mind. Get a receipt and make sure it says “refundable” before you hand any money over.

4. Should I buy a service contract?

Used car buyers are often offered an Extended Service Contract when there is no other warranty available for the car being sold. This is usually on older cars, well out of their manufacturer’s warranty.

If you plan on keeping the car for a long time, a service contract is worth considering. Make sure you get the answers to these 4 questions before you say yes.

• Who stands behind the warranty?
• What is covered exactly?
• What is the deductible for each claim?
• Will you have peace of mind if you don’t buy it?

5. May I see a copy of the car’s history report?

Vehicle history reports have become an integral part of any used-car purchase. They are one of the best ways to learn about a given vehicle’s past and help make your search for a used car much easier.

At Dye Autos, we provide a free vehicle history report from CarFax on each of our vehicles.  

6. Why should I buy from you?

This is a GREAT question to ask your salesperson and it’s important to listen carefully to the answer. You want to feel comfortable with your salesperson and this is a nice icebreaker.

Every good car salesperson should know exactly why their customers buy from them.

Got more questions?

Call us at (303) 286-1665. Dye Autos is here to help!