The demand for used cars has skyrocketed in recent years. Sales numbers for used vehicles were most recently bolstered by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. Production complications in the auto industry as a result of shutdowns mandated by the rampant spread of COVID-19 across the globe led to a shortage of new cars and new car parts, which made drivers more likely to purchase a used car. Furthermore, the recession caused primarily by responses to the COVID-19 pandemic—such as stay-at-home orders and widespread business closures—also placed many drivers in precarious financial positions throughout 2020 and made the comparatively lower cost of a used car much more appealing to many drivers hoping to save big on their next vehicle purchase. This is just one reason people prefer to buy a used Nissan from a dealer.
If you’re in the market for a used car as your next vehicle, you’re not alone. If you want to buy a used car, you have two main options: you can make your purchase from an official car dealership or a private seller. There are advantages and disadvantages to each of these respective choices, but more and more drivers are turning away from private sellers and toward dealers to make their used car purchases for a variety of reasons.
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If you are considering buying a new-to-you vehicle in the near future, keep reading to learn 3 reasons why many drivers prefer to purchase their next used vehicle from an official auto dealership rather than from an independent seller.
It can be difficult to find a private seller who is selling the exact used vehicle model that you want to buy. If you have a specific model—or even a few specific models—in mind, you might have to get in contact with several independent sellers in order to find one who has one of the models you want available. Most private used car sellers only sell one vehicle at a time; many independent used car sellers are just average drivers who want to sell their current vehicle to raise some funds for a new one.
At a dealership that sells used cars, there are more likely to be a larger number and wider variety of available models on the dealer’s lot than you would be able to find from an independent seller. Access to a broader range of models from which you can choose to be your next new-to-you vehicle is one of the advantages of deciding to buy a used Nissan vehicle from an official car dealer.
When you buy a used car from a dealer, you will receive a thorough vehicle history report that provides you with details about the vehicle’s number of previous owners, its accident history or lack thereof, its maintenance history, and more information that allows you to better determine the true condition of the used car you’re buying.
Many car dealerships also run certified pre-owned vehicle programs. Certified pre-owned vehicles are dealer-owned used cars that have to meet certain standards and pass specific tests in order to qualify for a certain dealership’s certified pre-owned vehicle program.
While different dealerships have different specific requirements for the used vehicles that qualify for their certified pre-owned vehicle program, most car dealers require that their certified pre-owned cars have no accident histories, have under a certain number of miles logged on them, and pass rigorous tests and inspections that guarantee their high quality.
Buying a certified pre-owned car helps you ensure that the used vehicle you’re buying is in good, reliable condition and will serve you well for many years to come.
When buying a used car from an independent seller, you will likely have to pay the entire price of the vehicle upfront or secure a private loan through your bank or credit union prior to making your purchase.
Because they are legitimate businesses that specialize in selling cars and helping people pay for them, car dealerships offer more flexible financing options than independent sellers. Most car dealers offer their own loans to buyers and give drivers multiple options for paying for their vehicle over a period of time rather than all at once upfront.
Of course, the choice between buying a vehicle from a private seller and buying a vehicle from a car dealer is ultimately yours. However, these are just 3 of the many factors to consider when buying a used Nissan and the many reasons why buying a used vehicle from a car dealer is often a better decision than buying a pre-owned car from a private seller.
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