Tips to Purchasing Pre-Owned Pt. 2 | Luther Burnsville Volkswagen

Welcome back to part two of our Tips to Purchasing Pre-owned. Last week we discussed our first three steps to being smart when purchasing a pre-owned vehicle. These steps involved learning about the general condition of the car and can be found by clicking here. This week we are going to talk about our final three steps, which dig deeper into the history of vehicle.

Investigate Accident Reports

Find out if the vehicle has been involved in any accidents, what damage was done and how the problems were remedied. Ask the seller if the owner filed an accident report and where the majority of the damage was done to the vehicle. If the vehicle was involved in an accident, find out which insurance company handled the claim and see where the owner took it for repairs.

Check Carfax

When purchasing a pre-owned vehicle you should always get the Carfax report on the vehicle. Make sure to get the vehicle’s VIN number from the seller so you can obtain a Carfax report. The Carfax report will show you the entire history of the vehicle based on its VIN number, giving you better insight to the condition of the vehicle. Luther Burnsville Volkswagen always provides a Carfax report with every certified pre-owned vehicle.

Take It For a Test Drive

Ask the seller if you can take the vehicle for a test drive. Getting behind the wheel will allow you to see how the vehicle handles the road. Taking the vehicle for a test drive will also help you see any obvious issues when the vehicle is operating. If the seller refuses to let you take it for a test drive, they might be trying to hide something about the vehicle.

Purchasing pre-owned is a great way to find a vehicle for a lower price tag that is still in great condition. By following these simple steps you will be equipped with everything you need to know when purchasing a pre-owned vehicle. Take these tips and have confidence as your start your pre-owned journey.

Of course you can always purchase a certified pre-owned vehicle at Luther Burnsville Volkswagen and rest easy knowing every vehicle has completed the Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program. Click here to see our inventory of certified pre-owned vehicles.

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