Thinking of Buying a Used Car? We’ve Got Tips

Curious about what to look for when buying a used car? The prices alone are enough to evoke massive feelings of joy for most drivers—but you want to also make sure you’re getting value for your money. No need to worry though, as today, we’ll let you know our guide for buying a used Ford vehicle to help ensure you avoid lemons. Also, stop by Rountree Moore Ford in Lake City, FL, and test drive your favorite pre-owned models.

Quality and Value: Get Both with These Tricks

The last thing you want to do when used car shopping is sign papers without forming a full plan or knowing what you’re buying. So, start off by setting a budget—our online tools help you set your plan in motion with a payment calculator to help you get an idea of your monthly costs. Also, check out our Value Your Trade tool to further assist you in planning if you intend to sell your current ride.

Next, choose a Ford Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) model to help ensure quality. With a Gold Certified CPO vehicle, you’ll cruise with protections like a 12-month/12,000-mile Comprehensive Limited Warranty and a 7-year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty to help cover you in the rare instance anything goes wrong. Plus, each ride also passes an ultra-strict multi-point inspection, further helping reassure you that you’re about to invest in a ride that’s worth your hard-earned money.

Whether you opt for a Certified Pre-Owned Ford model or a general used car, you always want to perform a test drive before making any commitments. After all, do you know if you really want a manual transmission on your Ford Mustang? Or does that Ford EcoSport you’re eyeing pack the space your daily commutes need? Even if everything checks out, you still want to double-check the ride quality at city and highway speeds to see if you spot any strange sounds or handling red flags—and this is also your chance to see if the ride meets your performance and comfort needs.

More Than Fun Drives…You Can Save, Too

Sweeten the deal of finding your favorite used vehicle even more by scoring one of the Gainesville, FL, region’s most competitive deals. All you need to do is explore our monthly specials, where we often see used vehicles pop up with epic offers. For even more value, used and CPO models also come with the Rountree Moore Ford Advantage, where you’ll gain perks of more than $7,300 thrown in complimentary, ranging from paint and fabric protection to nitrogen tire service and collision loyalty credits, helping you cruise with confidence.

Your Dream Ford Awaits: Choose Rountree Moore Ford

Are you hyped to drive home in a vehicle geared to your style at the right price? Head to Rountree Moore Ford near Live Oak, FL, and test drive your favorite used and CPO cars, trucks, and SUVs. Customer service also ranks first with us, so let us know if you have questions about shopping for a used car or if you need assistance checking a vehicle history report—it’s only the start of how we value your needs.