Buying a Used Car: Dealer or Private Seller?
Warranties and Promotions
Shopping on a budget doesn’t have to be a bummer. Many high-quality used cars, trucks, SUVs and hybrids come with low mileage and a lower price tag, which makes them great options for buyers looking to save money. But what’s the best way to buy a used car: buying from a dealership or a private seller? Here at Joe Cooper Dodge of Yukon, we recommend choosing a dealership. While we might be a little biased, there are many reasons why buying from a dealership is safer, smarter and a better investment. If you have further questions, we’d be happy to chat in person, but in the meantime, take a look at the reasons why you should buy your next vehicle from us!
Warranties and Promotions
You may have heard the rumor that you’ll get a better price from a private seller than from a dealership. However, while you might spot a few rogue deals online, they are few and far between. Sometimes private sellers may try to get the most they can for vehicles that may have many hidden issues. When you purchase your vehicle upgrade from Joe Cooper Dodge of Yukon, you can be confident that you’re getting a great deal, no matter which model you choose — and you can save even more with our used car specials.
For even more certainty that your used vehicle is the best of the best, choose a Cooper Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. Our CPO inventory only contains vehicles that have passed a comprehensive multipoint inspection and have been reconditioned to look and feel like new. Each Cooper Certified vehicle comes with a 3-Month/3,000-Mile Limited Warranty and a complimentary CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™, which shows how many owners the vehicle has had, along with accidents and repairs (if any).
Additionally, many of our used and CPO cars still have their original warranties and proof of coverage. You’ll have the option to add an extended warranty as well. Once it’s time for a service appointment, bring your vehicle to our service center and our team will be happy to take care of it. Plus, you can save big with our service and parts specials!
Earned Reputation
When you buy from a dealership, you get the chance to learn about its earned reputation in advance, something you can’t do with an individual seller. Our online reviews speak for themselves — we currently have 4.4 stars out of five on Google, which shows how happy our customers have been with the customer service they received. If you choose a private seller, you won’t have any way of knowing if they’re reliable, honest, safe or helpful. The Joe Cooper Dodge of Yukon team is here for your car-buying journey from start to finish and are happy to answer any questions you may have. You won’t get that kind of service from a private seller.
Financing Options
A major drawback of buying from a private seller is the lack of financing options. While you may be able to pay an individual through an online payment service like Venmo, Cash App or Paypal, most sellers will ask that you pay cash in full. At Joe Cooper Dodge of Yukon, we accept cash, but we also offer used car financing that allows you to make a down payment and then pay off the rest of your vehicle’s cost over time. This helps you build your credit and gives you the opportunity to drive home a quality used car today without having enough cash in hand to cover its entire cost. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal to us!
When it comes to buying a used car, our dealership can help. If you happen to have any questions or would like to know more, please feel free to contact us or stop by Joe Cooper Dodge of Yukon at 11001 W Reno Avenue, Yukon, OK 73099 . We look forward to serving our customers from Mustang and Oklahoma City.