Green Flag: Answers Questions
You’ll likely have many questions about the dealership and
its vehicles, and a good used car dealership will fully answer everything you
ask. Solid answers show that a dealership doesn’t have anything to hide, is
interested in helping you find the best vehicle for yourself, and is
knowledgeable about its cars. You can trust a dealership that provides
straightforward and complete answers.
Red Flag: Unclear Fees
All car dealerships (including new ones) must charge
additional fees beyond the vehicle’s actual price. Good dealerships have
clearly defined fees that they’ll review with you. If a dealership is unclear
about its additional fees, you might end up paying much more than expected. Go
to a different dealership that’s clear about what you’ll pay.
Green Flag: Vehicle History Report
Vehicle history reports are readily available through
companies like Carfax. Good used car dealerships will provide a complimentary
vehicle history report for each of the vehicles in inventory. It’s cheaper for
the dealership to obtain a report on each of their vehicles than for you to
purchase a report on each vehicle you consider.
Red Flag: Lowball Trade-In Values
The trade-in value of most vehicles can easily be checked online.
Just be sure you check trade-in value and not private sale value.
Most dealerships should offer you approximately the
trade-in value of your vehicle. You might get notably less if there’s an
unidentified issue, but a dealership should explain the reason for the decrease
in the offered price.
A dealership that lowballs your trade-in without good
explanation is trying to unfairly maximize profits.
Green Flag: In-House Financing
The in-house financing dealerships in Utah are the best used
car dealerships because they can take care of the entire purchase themselves.
There’s no need to involve outside financing, which can complicate matters
(especially if you have non-stellar credit).
Red Flag: Requiring Specific Financing
Even the in-house financing dealerships in Utah will let
you secure financing from wherever you like. While completing financing
in-house is the most convenient and usually among the most affordable, it’s not
required.
If a dealership requires you to finance through a specific
lender, the dealership may be receiving a commission on the loan. The
dealership might not be letting you get the best car loan that’s available to
you.
Visit Fast Start Auto
At Fast Start Auto, we’ll answer your questions, offer a vehicle history report, and provide in-house financing if you choose. You don’t have to worry about hidden fees or strict lender requirements, and you’ll also get a fair offer for your current vehicle. In other words, we’re an in-house financing dealership in Utah that has a good, established reputation within our community.
If you’re in the market for a used vehicle, let our team at Fast Start Auto help you find the perfect vehicle at an affordable, fair price.