Category Archives: Used Cars

two hands using a form and a calculator

Avoiding Common Trade-In Mistakes

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.

Read the rest of this entry >>

people shaking hands over a desk

Important Factors in Certified Preowned Purchasing

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.

Read the rest of this entry >>

Young couple with a car salesman

Car Loan Mistakes to Avoid

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.

Read the rest of this entry >>

Used vehicles on display

Best Time to Buy a Used Car

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.

Read the rest of this entry >>

Side view of the 2016 Kia Forte on road

5 Safe Fuel-Efficient Used Cars

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.

Read the rest of this entry >>

Used cars in a car lot

Why Buy A Used Car

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.

Read the rest of this entry >>

Used vehicles

Find the Best Used Car Deal

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.

Read the rest of this entry >>

people shaking hands over a desk

Used Car Depreciation

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.

Read the rest of this entry >>

Rear three-quarter view of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata

Fall 2015 Used Cars

Fall 2015 Used Cars to Buy

2014 proved to be an amazing year for the automobile industry from every point of view. We saw record sales, amazing inventions, greener cars, and more cost-effective models with high value for the money. All that means one thing, 2015 is going to be an even better year for used car buyers.

Read the rest of this entry >>