At EVS Auto Group, we regularly meet with buyers who would seem to be novices in the automotive marketplace. They have more questions than answers, and they might not even know which questions to ask. So how can we work to give buyers a more thorough understanding of the process? A good place to start is to identify and eliminate common car-buying mistakes, many of which are tricky to navigate.

Common Mistakes when Buying a Used Car

Not Requesting a Vehicle History Report

Right off the bat, let’s get this out of the way: all used vehicles from EVS Auto come with their own CARFAX Vehicle History Report, and they often tell a more well-rounded tale of where a car’s been than the simple eye test. It will have history of any accidents the car has been involved in, flood damage, or even an odometer rollback. A purchase made without a vehicle history report is a real roll of the dice.

Basing a Buying Decision on Monthly Payments

Many dealerships will advertise a low monthly price that might be spread over a longer duration of time, and buyers are essentially duped into paying more than what a vehicle is worth. At EVS Auto Group, we present the total price before looking into monthly payments, thus providing buyers with a more specific understanding of what they’re getting themselves into.
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Not Taking a Thorough Test Drive

It’s easy to fall in love with a car from the first turn of the key, and we don’t necessarily disagree with that assertion. However, it’s hard to fully understand a vehicle’s shortcomings without driving a car for at least a half hour. If there are issues with comfort or visibility, they might not appear at first glance.

Buying Things You Don’t Need

Sometimes a buyer will get stars in their eyes as they look at a vehicle’s options, and might end up adding options that they simply don’t need. You may find that the more options are added, the less viable the purchase becomes. At EVS Auto, we won’t push options on you that might make an affordable vehicle less appealing.
With five locations around southwest Wisconsin, we offer an assortment of fantastic used options from an array of fine automakers. To schedule a test drive or to view our inventory, click on the button below!