All Things Automotive

While driving off the dealer’s lot in a brand spanking new car has a definite appeal to it, there is just no getting around the fact that a used car costs a lot less money. The difference in price for an average family sedan can be as much as $8000 between a brand new and a two year old version of the exact same car. Even with 0% financing on the new car, it simply cannot come close to the savings offered by a slightly used car in Toronto. No matter how deeply discounted the new car is a use one that is just one or two years old will always represent a significant cost savings.

Many people use safety as a reason to justify a new car purchase. The fact is, the difference in safety features between a new car and one that is just a couple years old is virtually nonexistent. Safety regulations generally do not change that much from year to year and since cars are manufactured to meet the standards set they do not change unless the standards do. There may be slight differences in the creature comforts provided by a new car vs. an older version, but if you save $8000 on the purchase of a used car in Scarborough, you can buy a lot of extra accessories.

If you boil it down to the bare statistics a used car is more likely to have more mechanical issues or repairs necessary than a new one. Of course, if you buy your car from a reputable dealership there is a chance you can get an extended warranty of some kind. It is important to understand that the cars being built today are much more durable and reliable than ever before. It is not uncommon for a car to keep performing consistently and reliably well beyond 200,000 miles.

If your intention is to buy a car and drive it until the wheels fall off, that is until it is absolutely unusable, then a used car makes even more sense. The difference in reliability and maintenance costs between a new and a two or three year old car is virtually nothing. You would be much better off taking the extra $8000 that you saved by buying a used car in Toronto and investing it or putting it towards the purchase of the used car in the first place. When you compare the arguments for purchasing both a new and used car side by side, there really is no competition.

As a dealership, at Canada Motor Car we specialize in selling used cars. Part of our job involves helping our customers find the exact cars that suit their budgets and their needs. In order to help them find the right cars, we ask them many questions – and answer many questions – about their lifestyle, budget, and other preferences. Here are some of our frequently asked questions, which may help you learn more about buying used cars:

How much will I save if I buy a used car?

The amount of money you will save by buying a used car in Toronto depends on a variety of factors. First, you will need to consider the used car type and model. Some car models are more expensive than others – regardless of whether they are new or used.

Next, you’ll need to consider the age of the car. Generally, older cars are less expensive than newer cars of the same type and model. You’ll also need to consider the accessories and features of the vehicle. The more accessories and features (such as GPS, larger wheels, running boards and more), the more expensive the vehicle, in most cases.

How do I know if the used car is reliable?

This is one of the most popular questions that buyers ask with regards to their used cars in Scarborough. Most dealers, such as us, make every effort to ensure that each used car we sell is reliable. In addition to inspecting the vehicle bumper-to-bumper before we put it on our lot, we also offer a warranty program.

In many cases, used cars in Toronto may also qualify for a manufacturer’s warranty program if they are able to qualify as certified used cars. In order for a car to be a certified used car, an authorized dealer needs to inspect the car according to the manufacturer’s check list. If the car meets all of the manufacturer’s criteria, then the manufacturer may apply its own warranty on the car.

However, no one can predict some vehicle malfunctions – especially if the vehicle has not been inspect. That’s one of the reasons that we encourage used car buyers to buy through a dealer and no through a private seller.

Can I get a used car in another color or with other features?

Sometimes we have a variety of the same type of used car. However, our used car inventory often depends on what’s available. Some of our inventory is comprised of used cars that had once been leased. Other cars are vehicles that we bought during a trade-in from a seller. Therefore, we cannot always plan which used cars in Toronto will be on our lot and when. We always do our best to provide the features and accessories that customers are looking for and will sometimes order them from the manufacturer at the customer’s request.

Contact us today at www.canadamotorcar.ca   with your own used car questions or to learn more about the used cars on our lot!