Almost everyone who shops for a car has to decide if they want to buy new or used. If you are in the market for a vehicle, it is in your best interest to make sure you have the correct information about used cars. There are many misconceptions about pre-owned vehicles, and they can cause drivers to turn away from the option when it might be in their best interest. Get the facts about these used car myths.

1. Used Cars Cost More to Maintain

In the current market, it is highly unlikely that you would find a used car at a dealership that needs a lot of work. Manufacturers build cars to last longer than they ever have before, so when you buy a used car, you can expect that it will last you for a long time. Even a vehicle that has close to 100,000 miles, it still has a good 100,000 miles to go. If you buy a used car with a clean record and good history of maintenance, and you take care of it, you can count on its reliability for years to come.

2. Used Cars Don’t Have the Important Safety Features

Unless you buy a much older vehicle, it will have the critical safety features you need. You can count on getting air bags, anti-lock brakes, and more, even in older used cars. Many late-model used cars these days even have the latest advanced safety features such as a rearview camera and parking sensors. You can also get automatic braking and more if you buy a pre-owned vehicle that is only a few years old.

3. A New Car Is A Better Investment

Some drivers think that a new car is a better investment because it is brand new. A new car loses 20% of its value within the first year. After five years, it loses 60% of its value. If you buy a used car with low mileage, you actually make a better investment than when you buy a car new. In addition to paying less for a vehicle, you’ll also save on registration fees, and maybe even have lower insurance premiums.

4. Used Car Shopping Is a High-Pressure Process

Before buyers even start the process, they often think that going into a used car dealership will put them in a high-pressure situation. In most dealerships, this is not the case. Even if you find a car that you like, you never have to feel like you will miss out on a deal if you don’t make a decision right away. Used car dealerships always have good deals. If you miss out on one vehicle, you can usually go back again the next day or the next week and find something just as good.

Getting the facts about these used car myths will help you to make an informed decision when you need to buy a vehicle. If you do your research and go in with the correct information, you can get the used car of your dreams.

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