Why Buy Pre-Owned?
Check out a couple reasons why you should come down to Patriot today!
1. Lowest Everyday Prices
2. Certified Quality Inspection-Every certified Patriot vehicle must pass a rigorous and extensive quality inspection before it can be sold. Our certified mechanics check all major mechanical and electrical systems and every power accessory as part of our rigid quality controls. We hand pick our pre-owned vehicles on our lot, most are vehicle trade ins.
3. Carfax- Using Carfax vehicle history reports, every used vehicle's title can be researched against an extensive database of used vehicle records coming from over 20,000 data sources.
4. We'll Buy Your Car- All Patriot's customers are guaranteed an honest and straight forward appraisal of their trade-in's value. We'll be happy to appraise your trade whether you purchase a car from us or not.
5. Credit Rebuilding Programs- Take advantage of Patriot's finance approval. Patriot sends thousands of credit applications to many lending sources every month. Because of that, our lending sources are eager to approve quickly and at affordable terms. Most of our customers drive home their vehicles the same day!
6. Financing The Suits Your Budget- Patriot uses a variety of national lending sources and local banks to secure the best finance arrangements for you. Our computerized system easily shops competitive terms and rates within minutes.
Benefits of Buying a Used Car
By M. Krebs, Cars.com
"There are several good reasons to consider buying a used car, including ample selection and the improving reliability of older cars. But the main attraction for used-car buyers is still affordability.
Price-
Buying a new car is definitely more expensive than buying a used one. In fact, the price spread between new and used is widening. The latest figures available from CNW Marketing Research indicate that the average transaction price, before taxes and fees, on a new car in 2008 was $25,536. The average used car transaction was $8,244 during that same time period. Unless you decide to lease, your initial costs on a new car will be hefty. Financial institutions typically require down payments of about 10 percent on a new-car loan, but it helps to add more. If you pay less money up-front, your monthly payment will be higher.
Two other key considerations may tip the balance in favor of used cars: certification programs and new-car depreciation.
Certification Programs-
Another trend that makes buying used a better option is the proliferation of certified pre-owned programs. The idea started with luxury brands such as Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. Today, most manufacturers have instituted these programs.
General benefits of CPO cars include:
~Manufacturers usually consider only late-model, relatively low-mileage used cars and trucks with no history of major damage for their certification programs.
~ CPO vehicles under go a rigid inspection process of mechanical and cosmetic items before they obtain certification.
~ CPO vehicles are normally covered by a warranty that extends beyond the original factory warranty. The warranty often includes the same features as a new-vehicle warranty, such as roadside assistance.
~ Several manufacturers offer special financing on CPO vehicles, usually at lower rates than those on a new-car loans or the typical, higher used-car loan rates.
Buyers should be aware that they pay more for the CPO car than for a regular used car, but the higher price may be worth it for the extra coverage and the peace of mind they receive."
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Charlton, MA 01507