Why Should You Buy a Second Hand Car?

With over 25 years of combined experience in the automotive industry, we are aware that the perception of a used car dealership is often negative.  Here at Highway Motors our goal is to make every effort to change the perception of what it means to buy a second hand car.

At Highway Motors every inch of our vehicles are inspected with a rigorous attention to detail.   From the tail lights and A/C to the tire condition and tread depth, we make sure all of our vehicles are in tip top shape with our used car safety inspection and detail checklists.  We do our best to make sure you are getting a QUALITY affordable used car.  

We pride ourselves in having the ability to take knowledge and experience and turn it into a trustworthy and reliable car buying experience for our customers.  We call it “the personal touch”; which is one thing we can guarantee  you will not experience with your average big-business dealership. 

You will always meet with the Ben, the owner, for your final sale. If you have any questions about a car or a sale, Ben will be there to give you an honest and truthful answer.  We don’t ever want you to feel like “just another sale” here at Highway Motors.

Even with Highway Motors high standards, it is impossible to claim that any affordable second hand car is flawless in every way.  A previously owned second hand vehicle may have a scratch or a ding and, items such as extra keys and owners manuals may not always come with the vehicle. This is why it is important to personally inspect any vehicle that you are considering purchasing. 

Please feel free to search our photo gallery of inventory to quickly find the used car, mini-van  used truck or SUV, that you have been looking for.  Please note that all of our inventory is ACTUAL inventory, nothing virtual here.  What you see is what we have! 

If you do not see what you are looking for please give us a call.  We buy new cars all the time.

Points to remember when buying a second hand car
so you can avoid being scammed (if you don't buy here!):

• Make sure that the car has a VIN number that matches the title and California paperwork.
• Always compare mileage on the title to the actual mileage on the vehicle
• Have the vehicle checked by a mechanic.  At Highway Motors we will personally take your vehicle to the mechanic of your choice for inspection.
• Watch out for ads where dealers pretend to be private sellers.  They may be trying to dodge some kind of legal obligation
• Pull a CARFAX or AUTO CHECK report to reveal any odometer or title problems

Why Buy Used?

• Choice of vehicle:  The record number of news cars and trucks sold by automakers in recent years has created an abundance of quality affordable used vehicles, leaving the used car shopper with an impressive number of choices.  In 2005, there was an estimated 44 million used car sales in the Untied States.  That is some selection!
• Pricing and Amenities: A flooded market means better prices on used cars.  For less than ½ the price of a new car, you can buy a quality second hand car that is loaded with more amenities than a bare bones new car
• Depreciation: Buying used allows the person who bought the car new to eat the cost of depreciation and you get a great car for much less.  A new vehicle loses 10% of its value when it is driven off the dealership lot!

Trade-Ins

Paid for or not all trade-ins are welcome at Highway Motors. 

Financing Your Used Car Purchase

Financing is our specialty here at Highway Motors.  From A+ credit to repossessions and bankruptcies, we do all we can to get you into the affordable used car that is right for you.  Let us help you find the right options that fit your pocketbook.  You can use our free loan payment calculator to see what payments will be for a typical loan package.  Interest rates vary depending on the term of the loan and your credit score, but a typical rate currently might be around 7% to 24%.

Used Car Loan Payment Calculator

If you would like see how much car you can afford, then please click here to use our
Used Car Loan Payment Calculator
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