You Never Forget Your First Love... Can you remember your first car and what it meant to you?
If you are considering the purchase of a used car,
we have some tips that will help you. Our Best Advice:
Whether you buy a used car as a private sale or through
a dealership, learn as much as possible about the vehicle before you lay down the cash. If the Seller of the
vehicle will not allow you to have it inspected, it would be wise to walk away.
If you need our help, call us.
Test drive the car under varied road conditions...stop & go, hills, highways, etc.
Ask for the maintenance record. If the owner doesn't have it, ask permission to contact the dealership or shop where it was previously serviced.
Talk to the previous owner-especially if the current owner is unfamiliar with the car's history.
Have us inspect the vehicle. We will inspect the components in the chart below (derived from the FTC to provide you with an assessment of the vehicle's condition & the costs to bring the vehicle into repair. If the seller resists having an inspection done, we suggest you walk away.
Remember...Hometown offers free pre-purchase inspections to student drivers with valid student identification.
Call us with any questions or advice & always feel free to bring your teenage drivers into Hometown Service Center with you.
