Female Friendly Buying Tips
Did you know?
According to Road & Travel Magazine, women purchase 48% of all used vehicles AND influence 80% of all sales!
Looking to purchase a pre-loved vehicle? Here are some tips to help you along the way.
1. Select a vehicle that is right for you. Take into consideration a few important factors; your driving habits, your lifestyle, how many will you need to seat and most of all your budget.
2. Make sure you love the vehicle…..Drive it first! Many people have their heart set on a vehicle, suddenly after driving it they realize it is not very comfortable or there is not enough room etc. and they must start the search over.
3. After parking, don’t stop the test drive. Perform a thorough check of what many of us forget in all of the excitement. Check for any rust, tire condition, cracks in the windshield and investigate all electrical components to ensure they all work properly (headlights, heat, wipers and so forth).
4. Once you find the pre-loved vehicle you desire, do your homework. Research all you can about that particular vehicle make and model.
5. Obtain an AutoCheck/CarFAX report. Ask your dealer representative for a copy to verify the vehicles history and score. (note; every used vehicle at Dick Hannah Honda comes with an Auto Check report, you can even print it out for yourself right off the Dick Hannah Honda website!) If you are looking for a used Honda in Portland, try Dick Hannah Honda’s Online Negotiation tool.
6. Explore the future. Research the frequency of repair as well as possible repair and maintenance costs for this vehicle.
7. Call your auto insurance agent. Explore policy options for this vehicle and prepare your budget.
8. Ask an abundance of questions. Don’t be shy, this is YOUR potential vehicle and you need to apprehend all information possible.
9. Lastly, take your new-to-you wheels home feeling confident that you made the right choice after all that preparation!
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