Used Cars Waukesha WI

If there is one consistent thing about buying a used car successfully, you must be well-informed. Okay, but how do you get trustworthy information? If you're looking for used cars near Waukesha, WI, Ewald Kia can help! We are a used car dealership in Waukesha that wants our customers to be as well-informed as possible--before they buy. To help with that, we've put together some tips for buying used cars.

What is an excellent price to buy a used car?

The range of prices you'll see when looking through used cars in Waukesha, WI, will be huge! Pricing on used cars for sale in Waukesha varies wildly based on age, mileage, make, model, and more. It's more about setting your budget and going with that.

• If you're looking for a newer used car, expect prices closer to new car pricing. Of course, they will still be a fraction of the price. But if you find a new car in good condition and only a few years old, expect to pay out.

• Set your budget first, then look at cars in that range. Don't let yourself get tempted by a car way out of your price range.

• Once you figure out what kind of car you want, look at prices for that car in your area. You can do this online through many car websites. Browsing online will give you a good idea of how much you might pay for that used car around Waukesha, WI.

• Consider whether you want to finance your used car. If so, this can change your budget a lot! You can afford a much nicer car if you choose to finance it. You can also get pre-approved here on Ewald Kia's website!

What is good mileage for a used car?

That depends on why you need the car! If you're planning on using this car for years of long trips and daily use, you should aim for a lower mileage car. You could buy a car with much higher mileage if you just need a car to get you around town for a few years. 

To calculate whether a used car in Waukesha, WI has too many miles, look at its age. Then multiply its age by 12,000, which is how many miles the average person drives in a year. If it has way more or fewer miles, that could indicate problems with the car.

How the age of the car affects the price of a used car

All vehicles depreciate as they get older. The older a car is, the less value it holds. Depreciation occurs in used cars, used trucks, and used SUVs for sale. Used cars in Waukesha, WI, and all over the country follow the same rules. 

They depreciate the most in their first five years, and their depreciation rate depends on many factors such as the market, their make and model, demand, and more. If you're looking at a particular car, check out how fast it depreciates online. That should give you a good idea of how much you might pay for that car from a specific year.

What questions should you ask a used car dealer?

When looking at a used car in person, it is much easier to see what is right or wrong with it. However, there are some things you can't see. These questions help you find the right used car for you in Waukesha, WI.

• How long has this car been on the lot? If it has been on the lot for a while, that could indicate a problem. Why didn't previous potential buyers want the car?

• How many people have owned this car? The car shouldn't have more owners than its age suggests. If it does, it might have had problems in the past.

• Can I see the service records? The service records will tell you a lot about the car. You will know if it's been in a crash, how often it was serviced, and more.

• How does this dealership price its cars? At Ewald Kia, we use live market pricing. This pricing strategy means considering thousands of used cars around Waukesha, WI, and our inventory, re-evaluating pricing daily.

• Can I get an independent inspection done? An inspection is an excellent idea if you have a mechanic that you trust. And if a dealer is reluctant, that could be a warning sign.

What do you need to buy a car from a dealership?

When you head down to our Ewald's used car dealer near you, you don't want to forget any important papers. Here's what you should have with you to buy a used car in Waukesha, WI:

• Driver's license: You need to have this with you so that we can verify your identity and ability to own a car.

• Proof of income and residency: We will need this if you're planning on financing and aren't pre-approved. 

• Credit card or another form of payment: You don't want to forget this! It might be the most important thing to bring.

• Proof of insurance: You can't drive your car off the lot without insurance. What if you get into an accident right away? So we will need to see proof of insurance.

So, did we answer all your questions? It's okay if we didn't, because we have more answers! Ewald Kia's car-buying managers have answers to any question you have. So come on in and let us answer some for you! We'll have you driving the perfect used car for you around Waukesha, WI, in no time.