Are you asking the

right questions

when you’re used

car shopping?

Finding the right used car can be a stressful experience. All the factors you have to consider when you’re

out shopping for a used car can create a very overwhelming situation. Knowing what you’re doing

before you head out on the hunt makes the shopping experience less stressful. Our Orlando pre-owned

car dealership has put together some tips that can help make the process a little easier.

The most common places to purchase a used vehicle are either at a dealership or from a private seller.

Buying a used car from an Orlando auto dealership can be less complicated because they have to adhere

to certain laws and regulations before selling you a used vehicle. Unfortunately private sellers aren’t

bound by the same laws. If you’re considering purchasing a car from a private seller make sure you’re

familiar with the questions you should be asking.

Take a look at the list of questions we put together so you can buy with

confidence!

Why are you selling the car?

You want to find out the reason they’re selling their car. If the answer sounds suspicious you should

either research the vehicle more or continue searching for your Orlando used car somewhere else.

What condition is the car in?

Make sure you ask if there are any problems with the car, even if they’re minor. You’ll want to take

more time investigating the problem to make sure it’s something you’re willing to either fix or overlook.

Even if they don’t mention something, make sure you bring up anything that catches your eye as

unusual while you’re giving the car a thorough inspection.

Are the car maintenance and service records available?

Your Orlando pre-owned car may not be as reliable as it seems if the owner hasn’t regularly maintained

it.

Has the car been in an accident?

Purchasing a used car after it has been in an accident can be a risky move. If the car has had an auto

body repair you might not be able to tell if it’s been damaged just by looking at it. Ask for any auto

repair records so you don’t end up having to pay for repairs in the future.

How many miles are on the car?

If a car has a high amount of miles racked up on it, then it may not last as long as you want it to.

Are you the original owner of the car?

Buying an Orlando used vehicle with only one owner is an advantage because they know the complete

history of the car so you don’t have to wonder what happened with previous owners.

Buying an Orlando used car from a private seller can be frustrating and stressful. Our pre-owned car

dealership makes the process as easy and painless as possible. We offer free vehicle history reports and

select pre-owned vehicles have available! If you want to know more about the used car buying process

call Toyota of Orlando at (888) 725-3520!