Car Shopping 101: How to Shop for a Car or Truck Like a Pro

Believe or not, shopping for a used car in Long Island doesn’t need to be a stressful ordeal. Hey, we get it —- everyone loves getting a vehicle, but some people really don’t enjoy buying a car or truck. Not to worry, we’ve got a solution for that. 

Building a Better Used Car Buying Experience 

At Major World, we do our part to make your used car buying experience world better than anyone you’ve had before. But, we’re always striving to do even better.

• We’ve already got the friendliest sales team in used car dealership history. 
• We’ve made our used car financing process as simple as it can be.
• We index our prices against all our competitors to ensure we offer the best value.

So, we thought, what else can we do to help people feel more comfortable when buying a used car or truck?

Then it hit us! We can give you some solid tips for buying a car with confidence.

Whether you shop for your next car or SUV at Major World or not —- we promise these used car buying tips will serve you well.

Do Your Homework on the Vehicles You May Want to Buy

We know not everyone is a car nut. That’s OK. But doing a little research before you start shopping is still a good idea. The great thing about a used car and truck dealership like ours is that you can look at lots of different brands and models in one place. But it can also make choosing a vehicle a little harder. If you take a little time to read up on the vehicles you might be interested in and take some notes on the pros and cons of each, it can really help you once you get here.

Make Yourself a List of “Must Haves” and “Would Likes”

It’s easy to get a little overwhelmed like a kid in a candy store, when you first hit our lot and see all those shiny sedans, sparkling coupes, brawny trucks, and SUVs. Make a list of the features your next vehicle MUST have before you get here so you don’t forget. Whether it’s third-row seating or 4WD, if we both know what you want, it’ll be easier to find you a match. That “would like” list? That one is for when you narrow down your choices and need to make up your mind and choose one to take home.

Don’t Skip the Test Drive!

Believe it or not, some people do. Cars and SUVs are kinda like shoes. You gotta try them on and walk around a bit to make sure they fit. There’s nothing worse than falling in love with a vehicle because of how it looks, only to have buyer’s remorse later because the ride is firmer than you expected or you don’t have enough leg or headroom—easily avoided though. 

Take the test drive when we offer it, and don’t just go around the block. Pay attention during your drive. Get a sense of the ride and handling. Step on the gas. Does it have enough acceleration for you? How are the brakes? Don’t be shy about trying the vehicle out. We want you to be happy!

Take Advantage of Used Car Financing

You might be lucky enough to be one of those people who can just cut a check for a car and take it home. So why would you finance a used car in that case? Well, one reason is that you can invest that money so that it earns you some more scratch. 

Another reason to finance your next vehicle is that you are young or trying to build credit. Believe it or not, auto loans are easier to get than many other types of loans because the vehicle itself is the collateral. So, as long as you get a monthly payment you’re comfortable with, and you pay on time —- you’ll be beefing up your credit as you enjoy your new-to-you whip. 

Consider Selling Your Trade-In Vehicle Privately

We don’t mind buying your old car or truck, but remember that we need to make some money back on it. If it’s older or has high mileage, we’ll probably send it to auction, but we don’t know what we’ll get for it. If you sell it on your own before or after you buy a vehicle from us, you have a fair chance of getting more from a private buyer who doesn’t need to make a profit.

Major World: Friendly Folks and Fair Prices

It’s a great time to buy a used car or truck. Unlike new cars and groceries…and just about every other d*mn thing right now —- used cars and SUV prices are actually lower than normal right now. 

The vehicle you will fall in love with is waiting for you at Major World. Jump in and find your love match in our inventory of used SUVs right here on our online search portal, or skip to the chase and come on down, and we’ll hand you the keys for a test drive. You can pre-qualify yourself right now to save time, and it won’t hurt your credit.  Our no-nonsense financing process is the best in the business. 

Don’t settle for less than the best used car dealership in New York. 

You deserve the Major World standard of customer care. Call now: (866) 614-2884.