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Clearing Up Basics of Certified Preowned Cars

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Within the world of used cars, the term “certified preowned” has begun to take on a very exclusive feel. Also called CPOs, these cars are generally more expensive and considered the highest standard for a used car.

At Auction Direct USA, we have a wide selection of certified preowned cars along with other used vehicles. We’ve found that many of our customers don’t fully understand what this term means when we use it, and what standards a CPO vehicle is being held to. Here’s a primer on some of the basics here.

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Reading Vehicle History Reports Properly

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When looking for a used or preowned car, one of the first considerations many of us have is attempting to find out all the historical details of the car in question. We naturally want to know the specifics of how the car has been treated in the past – what maintenance it’s undergone or may need, plus any specific issues it may have.

At Auction Direct USA, we’ll help you with methods of obtaining this information. For many people, online resources like CARFAX or AutoCheck are the best way to do this. Both offer a number of different bits of information about vehicle history that can be vital while searching through used cars. Let’s take a look at how to go about reading and interpreting various elements of one of these reports.

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Questions to Ask Before Selling Your Car

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Selling a car can be a difficult decision for many reasons. Many of us get emotionally attached to our cars, and this can make some of the important financial considerations that go into selling one a bit tougher to manage.

At Auction Direct USA, our car dealers are here to help you with a sale or trade-in process. We’ll keep you on task and remind you when your objective judgment is being clouded. Here are five questions you should be asking yourself before you make the final call to sell a vehicle.

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Vehicle Factors in a Used Car Search

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At Auction Direct USA, we’re here to get you the lowest possible market prices on used cars without the hassle. Our team of used car dealers will help you with everything from loans and trade-ins to vehicle searches, and we won’t rest until you’re satisfied.

One of the simplest areas we see people struggle with? A lack of basic knowledge about what they want in a preowned car. These simple expectations will set the baseline for your entire purchasing experience. Let’s look at a few important areas to consider.

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Avoiding Common Trade-In Mistakes

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Trading in a car is different from selling one in a few ways, and at Auction Direct USA, we handle both situations. Our trade-in specialists will help you with several details of the process, and our expert appraisers will generally take under half an hour to come back to you with an offer for your used car.

What are some of the mistakes people often make when trading in their car with a dealer? Let’s look at some of the key errors you can avoid during this process.

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Important Factors in Certified Preowned Purchasing

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Within the used car world, certified preowned cars are the top of the heap. This program provides warranties and inspections you won’t find in non-certified vehicles, and the car dealers at Auction Direct USA can tell you about numerous other specific benefits as well.

Just because you’re considering certified preowned, however, doesn’t mean you’re off the hook in preparing research and the questions you’ll ask a dealer. Here are a few other tips we can offer on the proper factors to consider.

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Car Loan Mistakes to Avoid

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There are a number of steps in the used car process, and at Auction Direct USA, we’ll keep you prepared for all of them. In particular, there are a few pitfalls you want to avoid falling into when searching for a preowned car from a car dealer.

Some of these pitfalls relate to normal mistakes you’re incentivized to make, whereas others are mistakes made even before the trade-in process begins. Let’s look at a few of these and how to stay away from them.

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Best Time to Buy a Used Car

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The Best Time to Buy a Used Car at Auction Direct USA

Everyone shopping for a car wants a good deal and wonders what is the best time to buy a used car. People shop around, talk to private sellers, and take advantage of rebates and incentives, all in search of the lowest price possible. Did you know that finding a good deal also can depend on WHEN you visit most car lots?

At Auction Direct USA in Raleigh, NC, we offer the lowest price in the market on any used car. This means the price you see on the sticker is the price you get. You will not be subjected to pushy salespeople looking to make as much money as possible on the sale. At Auction Direct, we want you to purchase the automobile you want at the best price in town.

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5 Safe Fuel-Efficient Used Cars

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5 Safe Fuel-Efficient Used Cars at Auction Direct USA

When you are looking for a new-to-you vehicle, the list of choices is extensive. To help narrow down some options, here are five 2015 cars with impressive safety ratings that also are extremely fuel efficient. The best part is that Auction Direct USA in Raleigh, NC, has them in stock. All the vehicles below have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of less than $20,000 for 2015, and all safety ratings and mileage statistics are for 2015, as well. Auction Direct USA has 2015 and previous models, too.

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Why Buy A Used Car

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Why Buy a Used Car?

Purchasing a used car can be just as rewarding as buying a new one and less expensive, too. If your trusty, paid-off car starts having major mechanical problems – and it will – it might be time to replace it. Before you sign on the dotted line to finance that brand-new vehicle, though, consider buying a used car from Auction Direct USA in Raleigh, NC.

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