Learn how to shop used cars like a pro this year
Looking for a family used car? Here are some of the categories you'll want to consider while you shop:
- Space. How many passengers can the car hold, and how much cargo area is there left to spare?
- Family-friendliness. Does the Charlotte used car in question have the family features you need, like power sliding rear doors or a Blu-Ray entertainment system in the back?
- Safety. Will you feel secure carting precious cargo around town? What types of safety features – like Safety Connect Services or Advanced Airbag Systems – do you want in your vehicle to enhance your peace of mind? What about LATCH for car seats and booster seats?
- Engine size. Does the engine provide the performance capabilities you need? Do you need a large V8, or will a V6 suffice? Automatic or manual transmission?
- Off-road abilities. Does the vehicle need to have 4x4 and other offroad capabilities to get the job done?
- Power. How much can the used car in question tow or haul? Will it meet your needs for work?
- Durability. Does this Charlotte used vehicle have the durability features you need like rubber or all-weather mats, a bed liner, and easy-clean fabric on the interior?
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- Price and monthly payment. How much does the car cost overall? What will the monthly payments be when financing is all said and done?
- Fuel efficiency. How much mileage will the Charlotte used car get out of a tank of gas?
- Cost to insure. Does the vehicle have any qualities that could make it more costly to insure?
- Mileage. How much mileage is on the car? Does it have a long life ahead of it? Are there any major auto services (like tune-ups, etc.) that will cost you coming up soon?