It’s unfair that used cars get so much loathing from people who don’t understand a car’s mechanics. It’s not rocket science that one has to make myths about it. Buying a used car is a reflection of your prowess at budget control to enhance your investment options. And no half-baked myths can spoil that achievement for you!
Here are some other used cars buying myths that fall apart at the simplest premise of logical reasoning.
Myth #Uno: Used Cars Are ‘End-Of-Their-Life’ Cars
A car is built to last around 275,000 miles before succumbing to mechanical fatigue & component failure. That too provided if the car has been maintained at regular intervals. So, if you are getting a used car that’s logged above 15,000 miles per annum on average and shows excellent service history, then you have found a suitable candidate. The availability of car components at auto shops has also significantly enhanced a car’s life. This myth skids right off the road!
Myth #Dos: High Mileage Means the Engine Is Worn Out
Time to memorize some numbers for life. The industry average is 15,000, the suitable car mileage range for a year-old pre-owned is around 20,000 to 40,000 miles. There are four kinds of car servicing:
- ‘Basic’ is monthly.
- Interim service is a must annually.
- The major ones go every four years.
If you have found a used car that fits the range, has a defect-free history, is a reliable make, then it’s very obvious that its high mileage results from excellent engine health. This myth has worn off on its own!
Myth #Trois: Used Car Dealerships Are a Scam
Well, just because you brought a lemon from some dinghy dealership in cold cash without realizing it doesn’t mean all dealerships are the same. Reputable car dealerships have a stringent quality assurance process to ensure all trade-ins are in workable condition before setting them up at the car dealership. There are AAA-certified auto shops & manufacturer-certified auto mechanics on major car dealerships’ payrolls. The myth is practically running on fumes!
Myth #Quatro: Used Cars Are Defective & High Maintenance
What-have-we-been-talking-about-were-you-even-reading?
With certified auto technicians & mechanics sizing up every trade-in before taking it in, there is a slim chance that any defects will get past the QA. The only way you will rack up maintenance costs on a used car is if it’s been roughed up in your hands and now needs copious amounts of engine oil to live. Be a responsible used car owner, or you’re going to give the rest of us enthusiasts a bad name. This myth is still subject to speculation but – well – good owner, regular maintenance, fewer spendings!
Yuma Honda, serving Yuma, AZ, hosts an impressive selection of used and certified pre-owned makes for your everyday, reliable commuting needs. May we assist if you need any parts, tires, or accessories?
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