Buying your first used car

A first car should be one you can afford after the payment, insurance, and a repair fund. Start with the cars that are actually on the lot, not a listing from another state.

Ask for the title status before you fall in love with the color. A clean title and a VIN you can run yourself are worth more than a low sticker. Walk the car in daylight. Listen on a cold start. If the payment only works at the longest term, it is the wrong car.

Bring a driver's license and proof of insurance if you want to leave with it the same day. We will put the numbers on paper before you sit at the desk.