Buying any car or truck is always a big decision. And when you are in the market for a pre-owned model, it is even more imperative to make sure you are getting a quality vehicle. With that in mind, your local used car providers at Scotti’s Auto Sales wanted to help our friends and neighbors with these 5 easy tips for your upcoming purchase:

Decide on a Budget and Stick to It

One of the biggest problems that come with buying a vehicle is overpaying for it. Figure out early on what you can afford and look at options in that price range.

Research Your Choices

This used to be much harder when you had to go from dealership to dealership to get information about various automobiles. Now with the internet, all you need is a few hours and you are informed and ready.

Establish Your Own Financing

Although this isn’t always possible, if you are able to secure your own loan you can save thousands of dollars on interest.

Look into the Vehicle’s History

 Another advantage of having nearly limitless information at your disposal is the fact that you can also look up any vehicle’s history with nothing more than the VIN number.

Take It for a Spin

Finally, no used car purchase should ever be completed without first taking a test drive. Only then can you know if you like the way it feels and handles.

No matter what type of pre-owned vehicle you end up choosing, having a plan and sticking to it is critical. This is not only to make sure that you get a high-quality automobile but also a good price. 

That’s why the folks here at Scotti’s Auto Sales want to invite you to take a look at our inventory of used cars, trucks, and SUVs. Call us at 941-924-5885 or stop by and see us at 2811 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota today!