Used Car Sales – Red Flags

Buying used cars can be a bit tricky in a market where you can buy just about anything online, over the phone, or in person. Rather than wasting your time with vendors or private sellers consider buying a used vehicle from your local trusted dealership. A local Toyota dealer such as Weiss Toyota will have numerous used Toyota cars St. Louis as well as new and certified models to choose from. However, at Weiss you will find it easy to obtain information regarding the specific vehicle you are looking to buy. This is something that may be a bit more difficult to achieve when doing business with a private seller via the phone or internet, and sometimes even in person.

There are some red flags which would be a clear indication that the seller is trying to hide something or the vehicle is not what you think it might be. For instance, if you are looking online and come across a vehicle with an incredibly low price, it may be too good to be true. Reference the Kelley Blue Book to get a good idea of the fair market value of the vehicle. If it is significantly lower than this value, the seller may be trying to get rid of it quickly for a reason. The same goes for the test drive. You should never buy a vehicle which you cannot test drive. This is a clear indicator there is something majorly wrong with the vehicle that the seller does not want you to find. At Weiss Toyota you can test drive any model on the lot. All of their used Toyota cars and trucks can be test driven and it is encouraged to all potential buyers.