Why You Should Buy A Pre-Owned Vehicle From A Dealership

So you’re looking to buy a used car? With longer wait times on new vehicles than ever before due to the impact of the pandemic, you’re certainly not alone in choosing the pre-owned route so you can drive away quicker.

Where do you start? There’s a multitude of platforms available for you to search for your perfect vehicle. There’s websites such as CarSales and CarsGuide, and Facebook Marketplace is becoming an increasingly popular destination to buy and sell used vehicles. There is also the option of purchasing from a dealership.

There are a lot of benefits associated with choosing to purchase a pre-owned vehicle through a dealership, as opposed to a private seller.

We offer flexible financing options

We understand that each individual and families situation and circumstances are different. If you have the complete funds saved to purchase your vehicle, that’s wonderful! However, it’s not the case for everyone, and it’s not always a viable option to hold off on buying a car until you have the total cost saved. That’s where having flexible finance options is extremely beneficial, and is something that a dealership can offer you unlike a private seller.

At Sunshine Toyota we partner with the experienced experts at Toyota Finance, offering a wide range of flexible loan options to suit your individual situation. You can pay your vehicle off over a certain duration of time, and at a rate appropriate for your income and budget.

We have an extensive range to choose from

There are only so many options available on Facebook Marketplace to choose from. That’s where a dealership comes in handy, as we have a wide variety of makes and models all in the one place for you to find your dream car. You don’t have to drive all over the state, which is definitely a plus. We are constantly filling our yard with quality pre-owned vehicles. When you find the perfect option, rest assured we have our knowledgeable pre-owned Sales Team on hand to provide you with all the information you could need, and answer any questions you might have. You could ask a private seller your queries, but they’re not going to have the depth of knowledge that you have access to upon visiting a dealership.

You'll be given the choice of extra add-ons

When you purchase from a dealership, you will be given the option of adding extra touches to your vehicle before you take delivery. This includes any dealer-fitted accessories you might require, rustproofing, tinting etc. The extra cost can be added on to your finance for you to pay off over time, which allows us to ensure your car is what you need it to be when you drive away. Of course you can have these options added after you purchase from a private seller, but is the hassle of organising it all yourself really worth it? We don’t think so.

We will sort out your previous vehicle

When you purchase a pre-owned vehicle at a dealership, you will be given the option to trade-in your previous vehicle to receive money off the total cost of your new one. If you have ever tried to sell a car privately in the past, you’ll know how much of a hassle-filled and stressful process it can be. When you trade in, we’ll do all the hard work for you, and you can just focus on driving away your new car.

We’ll keep in touch, and always be here if you need

Picture this. You buy a pre-owned vehicle from a private seller, and a few days later you start having mechanical issues. Ideal? No, it’s definitely not. Once the private sale of a vehicle is finalised, further contact with the seller is gone. The benefit of purchasing from a dealership is in the rare case you do begin having issues with your pre-owned vehicle, we are always here to assist and help you in the best way we can. Most dealerships (including ourselves) have Service Centres, with trained technicians that can assist with any issues that may arise. The after-sale care and communication you maintain with a dealership is incredibly valuable, and something you should definitely consider before buying your car privately.

As you can see, there are many reasons why you should buy a pre-owned vehicle through a dealership. If you’re in the market, let our team look after you, and ensure you drive away happy. We have an amazing Pre-Owned Sales Team here to support you, and provide you with their expert knowledge and advice every step of the way. Click below to view our current pre-owned inventory, or send us an enquiry!

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