Buying a used vehicle? There are tons of great options at Great West Chrysler.

How to get a good deal on a used car

Sometimes purchasing a new-to-you vehicle is just as good as getting a brand-new vehicle. For example, the depreciation value already took a hit by the prior owner, the vehicle is likely more reliable than a brand new vehicle and it probably is much more affordable than any new vehicle you’ve been interested in.

If this is the case, and you’re interested in purchasing a new vehicle, make sure you understand how to get a good deal on a used car so you don’t end up paying for more vehicle than you actually end up getting.

A good place to start when understanding how to get a good deal on a used car is to figure out how much you can afford in monthly payments. This is ESSENTIAL in purchasing or leasing a vehicle. If you can’t make the monthly payments, you’ll default on your auto loan and your credit score will go down the drain. Be realistic. You can even work with one of our financing experts to figure out how much vehicle you can afford.

Another tip in how to get a good deal on a used car is to keep your current vehicle in good condition, and trade it in when you’re ready for a new vehicle. This way, when you trade in your old vehicle for a new one, we take what your current vehicle is worth and put that toward the purchase of your new vehicle. This is an easy way to get a good deal on a used car, especially if the vehicle you have now is a pre-owned vehicle.

One final way to get a good deal on a used car is to shop around. We have confidence in our pricing and quality of vehicles to know that even if we encourage you to check out other dealerships, we know you won’t find anything better than what we’ve got at Great West Chrysler. Our outstanding variety of pre-owned vehicles is no match for any other dealership in the Edmonton area, and we’re proud of it. Check us out today!