Finding the right vehicle that will meet your budget and your needs involves educating yourself well and doing good research online.
There are of course many classified ad sites, not to mention inventories on dealer sites. A word of advice: don’t just look at make-model-year, price and mileage. Here are five things you should pay attention to when looking at the various announcements…
1. Pictures
Reputable sites like Otogo.ca provide you with a large number of photos showing all the facets of each used vehicle for sale. Enjoy! You can “walk around” the vehicle, assess its condition, ensure that the model corresponds to the description and take a closer look at the amenities and accessories found there.
2. The list of equipment
A picture is worth a thousand words, but the equipment list is just as important in determining if the vehicle has everything you are looking for. First there is the technical information concerning the engine, transmission, cog, etc., then the details of the amenities and options installed. If you have specific items in mind, such as heated seats, an assisted-opening tailgate or driving aids such as blind spot monitoring – in short, what you don’t necessarily see in photos – it’s essential. to take a look at it.
3. Warranty information
Important detail not to be overlooked and which can greatly influence your purchase decision: is the vehicle still covered by the manufacturer’s initial warranty? For how long or for kilometres? Look for this information in the description or in the feature details. Also, what kind of warranty does the dealer offer? There may be differences from place to place.
4. Dealer Benefits
Speaking of the dealership, pretty much all of them will boast of offering different perks to try and lure you in – convenient hours of operation, speedy delivery, 2nd or 3rd chance credit, trade-in policy, and so on. Depending on your situation and your needs, you need to prioritize the dealers who are best placed to help you.
5. Tools available
Finally, most used vehicle sites accompany their classified ads with a number of tools to help potential buyers make their decision and to facilitate a possible transaction. On Otogo.ca, for example, there is a form to communicate with the dealer, a tool to evaluate your trade-in vehicle, a Carfax report request and a payment calculator. Need a second opinion? There is even a model evaluation grid made by the experts of the Car Guide.