What You Need to Know When Shopping For Used Cars

If you’re shopping for used cars, there’s more to know besides the locations of our Patriot Auto Stores. The process shouldn’t be confusing — we do everything we can to keep it simple — but there are a few pieces of information to keep in mind before, during, and after the process of buying used cars near me.  

Figure Out Your Used Car Financing

Before you even pick a vehicle, it helps to understand your credit score, income, and budget. After all, your used car financing needs to fit just as right as your new-to-you car. Use our online payment estimators and pre-qualification tools to help, and don’t be discouraged by bad credit; we offer plenty of solutions so everyone gets what they need.

Do Your Used Car Research

Now that you know what you can afford, you should start narrowing down your choice of used car. Knowing a body style is a great starting point, but you should also decide on a size that’s appropriate to where you’re going, and who’s along for the ride. Pro tip: once you have a model or two in mind, compare a few model years. Cars’ features change over time, and features that matter to you may not be available on some older models.

Choose Between Used or Certified Pre-Owned

We have fewer GM Certified Pre-Owned vehicles in stock, but there are good reasons for that:

  • A 12-month / 12,000 mile Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty
  • A six-year / 100,000 mile Powertrain Limited Warranty
  • Available courtesy transportation, roadside assistance, and scheduled maintenance
  • OnStar® and SiriusXM All-Access™ subscription services get free trials
  • You also get a free vehicle history report and other benefits that your dealer will disclose

Know Why to Buy From a Used Car Dealership

Buying from a dealership sidesteps all the problems that come with private sales. If you trade in, you can be sure of a fair value. You have more vehicle choices, fairer pricing, and much more from a used car dealership near Philadelphia. It’s simply a smarter way to buy.

Think Past the Sale

There’s no reason that a used car — especially those as good as those offered by Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC — can’t be every bit as good as a comparable new car. To ensure you get the most from your purchase, make sure you’re getting the service your car needs from a GM service center, using only the best GM parts. You’ll get that, and much more, from the dealerships of Patriot Auto Group!

Reasons to Buy From Patriot Auto Group

See what sets our dealership group apart
Unparalleled Dealership Experiences
Our state of the art dealerships include complimentary full-service Starbucks cafes, arcades & children's lounges, are pet friendly, and more!
Pre-Owned Vehicle Reassurance
Our hand-picked previously loved vehicles come with a 10 year / 150,000 mile powertrain warranty to ensure ultimate buyer confidence.
Price Match Guarantee & 3 Day Exchange
We want the best for you. That is why we offer a price match guarantee as well as a 3-day exchange policy on your pre-owned purchase.
Our Dedication to Philanthropy
Each and every year the Patriot Auto Group proudly serves and is involved in over 250 community and charity organizations.
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