What you need to know before buying a used car

SANDUSKY, Mich. - May 4, 2016 - PRLog -- Finding the right one

Buying a car can be an emotional experience. So, rule number one, think about how you are going to use the car and what features you want. You can do research online but there's nothing like seeing a vehicle in person and going on a test drive.

Dealer vs private party

Many people think they can save money purchasing from a private party rather than a dealer. Fortunately, you can get a pretty good idea of what a particular car should cost by going online. Here at Tubbs Brothers we put every used vehicle through a rigorous mechanical inspection, we do necessary repairs, change fluids then send the vehicle through our professional detailing department. We spend an average of over $800 in reconditioning on every vehicle we offer for sale. If you buy a vehicle off Craigslist or off the side of the road, you need to plan for repairs. One of the free services we offer here at Tubbs Brothers is a free vehicle inspection no matter where you are purchasing a vehicle.  We'll schedule an inspection for you and give you a free market value appraisal. We'll also provide you a free AutoChek Report.  No matter if you use our free service or choose to inspect a vehicle on your own, it's critical to check the vehicle history. Title problems, mileage discrepancies or severe accident history can lower the value of a vehicle by thousands of dollars, not to mention lead to future problems. Another important thing to do is have the vehicle inspected by an experienced technician.  At Tubbs Brothers we also check each vehicle for safety recalls and complete them before we sell a car. Your safety is our #1 priority!   When it comes to value, at Tubbs Brothers we price every used vehicle to give you the best possible bang for your buck. To learn more go to http://www.tubbsbrothers.com/how-we-price-our-vehicles.htm

Selling your present vehicle vs trading it in

Consider the fact that if you are going to sell it yourself you'll need to either park it somewhere with a "For Sale" sign in it or  advertise it in the newspaper or online. If you park it, you've got to have something else to drive. If you advertise it you'll have to answer calls and emails and meet with strangers.   Don't forget to factor in the cost of advertising, the inconvenience and the risk. Do you really want to accept a check from a stranger? Do you want have to handle a significant amount of cash?  On another note, be wary of the dangers of minimum trade allowances and push, pull, or drag scams that assure you're going to overpay for a vehicle as well as overpay sales taxes. At Tubbs Brothers  we honor our trade offer no matter if you buy a car from us or not. That means even if you buy a car from a private party or another dealer, we'll write you a check for the appraised amount. No games, no gimmicks, just honest and transparent vehicle pricing. In fact, we'll pay you cash for your car whether you buy one from us or not!

Financing a used car

Finance terms, rates and conditions are based on many factors.  Credit scores range up to 850 which is exceptional. Credit scores lower than 650 mean you will likely pay higher interest rates and need more down payment.  Bad things happen to good people all the time and for that reason our finance staff has made arrangements with lenders to help anyone with less than perfect credit. Just go to the finance page at www.tubbsbrothers.com to learn more or get pre approved with our No Obligation pre approval.  Here at Tubbs Brothers we have professional finance personnel on staff who work with multiple lenders. Many times we can get you a more favorable rate or terms than you can get on your own.  If you want to get pre approved on a loan, we offer another free, no obligation pre approval process. You'll find all of this at www.tubbsbrothers.com.

Warranty

Vehicles today are complicated and highly technical machines. Our technicians are as likely to have a laptop in hand as they are a wrench.  Here at Tubbs Brothers we offer many optional service coverages to protect you against high repair costs. These coverages can be added into your vehicle loan so they allow you to budget and they are generally transferable when you chose to sell your vehicle. For more information on how you can extend the warranty coverage give us a call at 810-648-0000 or go online to www.tubbsbrothers.com.

Summary

So let's summarize. To get a safe and reliable vehicle at a fair price:

• Research vehicles online to narrow your choices
• Find a trustworthy dealership and a knowledgeable product specialist
• Check google, dealerrater, yelp etc for reviews
• Look at and test drive several models
• If you find a vehicle you like, have it inspected by an experienced technician
• Ask for maintenance records
• Get a vehicle history report from AutoChek or CarFax
• Make sure whoever gives you a trade offer will write you a check even if you don't purchase from them.
• Get pre approved for credit
• Protect yourself from unexpected repair bills with an extended service contract

You can learn about all of these services and check out our great selection of new and used vehicles at http://www.tubbsbrothers.com/used-inventory/index.htm or by calling (810) 648-0000 where one of our friendly staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have.