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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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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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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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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How to Find the Best Used Car Deal

Find the best-used car deal at Auction Direct USA today!  Is it time to replace your vehicle and purchase a good and dependable used car?  What you want to buy is not a small decision to make. You’re going to spend thousands of dollars, most likely financed, and you have a lot of options from which to choose. To help make your decision, Auction Direct USA has its entire inventory of used vehicles in Raleigh, NC, available online.

Let’s say you, like most car buyers in the U.S., have decided to purchase a used vehicle. What now? There are so many vehicles on the market. First things first, narrow down what you need as opposed to what you want.

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Used Car Buying? Top 5 Five Things to Do First

 Buying a used car may be seen as a very difficult way to find a good deal. The initial price of the vehicle, combined with the costs of maintenance, repair, and usage, means that you have a lot to lose if you purchase a bad deal.

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Used Car Depreciation – Is Your Vehicle Holding its Value?

 Consider that you are now a proud owner of a brand-new vehicle for which you have spent a large amount of money. How much would it be worth in a year? Even if you do maintain it well, take it for regular repairs, and keep it in great condition, the value of your car will reduce considerably as time goes by. This effect is called depreciation, and according to research conducted by CAP Automotive, you may end up paying almost three times as much as your fuel expenditure for the depreciation in the value of your car.

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