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Addressing Concerns
Although I am no longer on the dealership side of the automotive industry, I am still asked what to consider when shopping for a pre-owned vehicle. One of the natural fears for customers is how they could be the unlucky one that gets the lemon. A real concern is if they purchase a car, does it become a money pit: not only making payments but then having to pay to have it fixed time and time again.
Add up monthly payments, insurance, gas, and now repair bills, it?s easy to see why shopping for a pre-owned vehicle can cause anxiety.
It?s hard to really know with pre-owned. It could be the best investment because it runs like a top or it could be a nightmare. And unless it?s a car with some factory warranty left, a guarantee from the dealership, or an impeccable, verifiable service history, it seems like a gamble. Modern Day Approach
One company is providing car shoppers a resource to this end, utilizing the very thing we have with us at all times: our smartphones. Irvine, California based CarMD.com Corporation is a top provider of automotive diagnostic equipment. Since 2006, they have specialized in a range of consumer products from engine diagnostic devices to used vehicle inspection services.
Available online and through CarMD?s new app, Health and History Reports provide a detailed look at a vehicle?s past and present condition. Even more interesting is something called Predicted Vehicle Insight...