Buying a Used Vehicle Can Take a Bit of Due Diligence

Buying a used vehicle is a great way to save money. However, when buying from a private seller, it's important to do your due diligence to ensure that you're not purchasing a lemon, or a vehicle with a salvaged title. At Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Leesburg, we know the value of a pre-owned vehicle, and we help you make it easy to get on the road. We feature a wide selection of quality pre-owned used vehicles for sale, and we welcome you to take a look at our inventory.

Come with us as we share a few things to check when buying a used vehicle and find out why drivers in Fruitland Park, FL, Leesburg, FL, and Whitney, FL trust our dealership to get them on the road in a high quality used vehicle.

Do Your Research…

The reliability and longevity of a used vehicle largely relies on how it was maintained by its previous owner. Because it is not possible to interview the previous owner or owners of the vehicle, it's important to conduct a thorough inspection to make sure you're buying a quality used car.

Here are a few things that we recommend you inspect before taking home a used vehicle, especially when buying from a private seller.

Check the Vehicle History Report
The Vehicle History Report is almost like a background check for vehicles. Here, you'll find important details such as whether or not the vehicle has a salvage title from flood damage, water damage, or perhaps even a rebuilt title from an accident. In addition, a vehicle history report may also provide key maintenance insight.

A Thorough Inspection
When shopping for a used car, especially if you're purchasing from a private seller, a thorough inspection by a certified mechanic is highly recommended. While most shoppers may perform basic inspections, such as checking leather seats for cracks or making sure there are no fluids leaking, a mechanic can spot potential mechanical problems that the untrained eye may miss.

Take a Test Drive
When you test drive a vehicle, you want to make sure that all of the major features work. Want to make sure that the vehicle is running smoothly, and that there are no abnormalities or warning lights that would indicate that the vehicle needs mechanical repair.

Consider Buying Certified Pre-Owned

If the thought of inspections and mechanical difficulties flusters you, consider purchasing certified pre-owned. Chrysler Dodge Jeep and RAM certified pre-owned vehicles are all less than five years old and have less than 75,000 miles. In addition, each of these vehicles has passed a 125-point inspection and is paired with a complimentary Vehicle History Report.

To offer total peace of mind, each of these certified pre-owned vehicles is paired with a three-month/3,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper warranty, as well as a 7-year 100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Browse Our Inventory Today at CDJR of Leesburg

At CDJR of Leesburg, we feature a wide selection of quality used vehicles for you to choose from, along with attractive used vehicle prices, and exceptional customer service.

You can even use our Morgan BuyPass online buying platform and purchase your next used vehicle online and into a convenient home delivery. Browse our inventory today and drive home in a quality used vehicle from CDJR of Leesburg today!