What to Know Before Buying a Used Car | Cavender Lexus of Lubbock, TX
Finding a used vehicle is so much easier once you know what to look for. That is why Cavender Lexus of Lubbock has created this guide for shoppers looking to upgrade near the Lubbock, Amarillo, and Midland, TX, area.
According to our car experts, the following are the most important elements to keep in mind when searching for that perfectly used vehicle. Continue reading to learn more.
1.The Vehicle's Condition
It may be obvious, but verifying the condition of the vehicle you're interested in will be very important to your process. The aspects that make up the car's condition vary from things like its current mileage, interior/exterior damage, added customizations, and so much more.
When scrolling through our used car inventory, we give you all the car's details up front. Once you click on one of our models, you'll be brought to its official model page. The page breaks down and describes everything there is to know about the vehicle.
We even provide you with a link to the car's history via a CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™. This report covers things like the number of past owners, the title status, major replacements or repairs, and more.
In case you have any specific preferences, use our online filters to narrow down our selection. That way, you can spend less time searching and more time getting to know your next vehicle.
2. Your Budget
Next, you'll want to narrow down your budget. To do this, we suggest taking a look at some of our online tools and resources. Use our 'Value Your Trade' tool to receive the estimated value of your trade- in.
Based on the information given, the system will automatically generate estimated credit you'll receive to put towards your next purchase. We also recommend getting the ball rolling by filling out our online finance application.
By filling in a few pieces of information, we can get a better understanding of your personal finances. From there, we work on getting you the lowest rates and creating a personalized payment plan just for you. We are committed to getting you a vehicle at a price you can feel confident about.
3. Tour Our Certified Pre-Owned Models
For an extra layer of assurance, check out our L/certified pre-owned vehicles. This collection features a variety of cars that follow strict guidelines set by their Lexus manufacturer.
What are these strict standards?
- The vehicle must be within the current six model years.
- The vehicle must have less than 80,000 miles.
- The vehicle must pass a 161-point inspection by Lexus-certified technician at an authorized Lexus dealership.
Remember that these models come with their own incentives. These incentives include driver's perks, such as:
- L/Certified limited warranties
- Complimentary loaner car for warrantable repairs
- 24/7 Lexus roadside assistance
- Trip interruption service
- Complimentary maintenance: two years or 20,000 miles (whichever comes first)
Make sure to browse through our Lexus certified vehicles either online or in store! Your next pre-owned purchase may be waiting in our certified inventory.
Start Shopping for Your Used Car Today!
Our used and certified pre-owned selection is now open for test drives! If you're a driver near the Lubbock, Amarillo, and Midland, Texas, area and are interested in one of our models, reach out to Cavender Lexus of Lubbock.
We hope that by reading through this piece you've learned what to consider during your next car-buying experience. If you have any more questions, stop by our showroom today!