How to Buy Used Cars in Plainwell

A Trustworthy Place to Buy a Used Car

At Zeigler Plainwell Ford, we believe that you should be able to find a high quality used Ford in Plainwell, TX without searching high and low. Striving to make used car shopping easy and hassle free, we’re proud to offer a selection of high quality used Fords, along with a range of other used models from various manufacturers. Dedicated to ensuring you get a good deal on your next used vehicle, we feature used car specials and low APR financing to ensure that your shopping experience is seamless. Let's dive in and talk more about buying a used car in Plainwell.

How to Shop for A Used Car

The first thing that you’ll want to do when you embark on your used car journey is research. Research, both on the year, make, and model vehicle you’re looking for, and the particular vehicle you want to bring home is one of the most important aspects of a used car journey. Proper research can be the difference between you taking home a dependable used car, and a “lemon”.

This rule applies any time you’re purchasing a used car because, no matter where you buy a used car from, its reliability will largely weigh on how well its previous owner maintained it. While you can’t go and ask the previous owner how well they’ve maintained their car, you can conduct research and determine whether or not the vehicle you’re looking at is a good buy, or a risk factor. Let’s talk about the type of research you should conduct and how to look for it!

How to Shop for A Used Car

The first thing that you’ll want to do when you embark on your used car journey is research. Research, both on the year, make, and model vehicle you’re looking for, and the particular vehicle you want to bring home is one of the most important aspects of a used car journey. Proper research can be the difference between you taking home a dependable used car, and a “lemon”.

This rule applies any time you’re purchasing a used car because, no matter where you buy a used car from, its reliability will largely weigh on how well its previous owner maintained it. While you can’t go and ask the previous owner how well they’ve maintained their car, you can conduct research and determine whether or not the vehicle you’re looking at is a good buy, or a risk factor. Let’s talk about the type of research you should conduct and how to look for it!

Year, Make, and Model

Rearching features and recalls for the year, make, and model vehicle you’re looking for is important because it helps you discover what to expect in your used vehicle. For example, a specific feature, such as leather seats, or remote start may only be available a certain model year, whereas it was unavailable the previous model year.

Research

Once you’ve found the perfect make and model, be sure to get a vehicle history report. Whether it's provided by the dealership, or you get the history report on your own, you’ll want to look into the vehicle’s history and make sure it wasn’t involved in any major accidents. The vehicle history report can also list reported services and be a key indicator of whether or not the vehicle you’re considering was well maintained.

Here at Zeigler Plainwell Ford, each of our used vehicles comes with a vehicle history report so you can enjoy peace of mind!

What to Do on Your Test Drive

Before you test drive the vehicle, be sure to do a visual inspection of tires and fluids. If the tread is low, and doesn’t pass the penny test, a new set of tires could cost you upwards of $900 or more.

When you check the vehicle’s fluids, be sure they are all clear. Dirty fluids could be indicative of poor maintenance, while things like milky oil and coolant could be indicative of serious engine problems.

When you go on your test drive, test all the features to make sure everything works. From the radio and windows, to the lights and the seats, make sure all the features work before you drive off the lot. While you’re inspecting and test driving your vehicle, be sure to check for any odd sounds, any clunks or jerks, or any type of smoke while driving.

Specials You’ll Love

Striving to save you money, we feature regular used vehicle specials that help you snatch incredible savings. Ensuring that customers even on strict budgets can still shop for high quality used vehicles, we feature a selection of high quality vehicles priced under $15,000. Browse our $15k and Under inventory and discover what awaits at a low cost!

Shop High Quality Used Cars Today

We work diligently to get you on the road in a high quality used vehicle which is why we feature a collection of used cars, trucks, and SUVs both Ford and from Ford and a range of other manufacturers. Not only stopping at a broad inventory, we offer personalized customer service that will make you feel like you’re at home, and hassle free financial services. Don’t just take our word for it; see the ratings and reviews for yourself!

Come in today and explore our vast selection of high quality used vehicles today!