Carfax Advises Indiana Used Car Buyers About Shopping Smart
INDIANAPOLIS--Labor Day Weekend marks the end of the used car buying season and Carfax vehicle history experts will be available to lend Indiana shoppers a helping hand. Millions of great used cars are on sale this weekend from reputable dealers nationwide looking to clear inventory. However, crooked sellers are mobilizing to take advantage of consumers searching for a great Labor Day deal.
Vehicles with hidden problems, such as flood damage, are on the rise and may be for sale in your area, mainly from private sellers.
“Over the last five years, we’ve seen a significant increase in flooded cars for sale all over the U.S.,” said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. “Furthermore, 30 Katrina cars were recently bought by unsuspecting consumers in Canada and a new influx of waterlogged wrecks will enter the market from the Midwest storms. Used car buyers need to be especially attentive to the vehicle’s history and results of a mechanical inspection.”
Carfax offers the following tips to help Labor Day shoppers buy smart:
- Buy from licensed, reputable dealers
- Be wary of cars sold curbside or in parking lots at “too good to be true” prices
- Take the car for a thorough test drive and inspect it inside and out for things like excessive wear or poor repairs
- Ask your dealer for a free Carfax Vehicle History Report or run one yourself at www.carfax.com and make sure the car qualifies for the Carfax Buyback Guarantee
- Just as importantly, have the vehicle inspected by a certified mechanic prior to purchase
Carfax experts will be on hand through Saturday, Sept. 1 at Lafayette Square on W. 38th Street to answer customer questions and offer shopping advice. More than 700 used cars are on sale from Tom Wood Toyota, Butler Toyota, Palmer West, Pedigo Chevrolet and Ford and Skillman Mitsubishi.
“Shop with your head, not your heart,” continued Gamache. “Carfax One Owner cars and manufacturer Certified Pre-Owned cars offer great value and are often better maintained. Using resources like Carfax Xpert available in every Carfax Vehicle History Report and having your mechanic inspect the car and its safety systems, you’re sure to find a great deal on a safe, reliable used car this weekend.”
About Carfax
Millions of consumers rely on the most trusted provider of vehicle history information, Carfax, each year. Using the unique 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) found on vehicle dashboards and title documents, Carfax instantly generates a detailed Vehicle History Report on any used car or light truck. Carfax Vehicle History Reports™ provide information that can impact a consumer's decision about a used car or truck. Carfax is a wholly-owned subsidiary of R.L. Polk & Co. For more information, visit www.carfax.com.