Why Buy a Used Car?

The reason why so many people prefer to buy a used car instead of a new one is simple: money. Apart from collectibles and antiques, all cars depreciate in value. Most of the depreciation occurs in the first three years of the car’s life. Even worse: the value drops dramatically as soon as the new car leaves the dealer’s lot! People who buy a new vehicle pay thousands of dollars for a short-lived luxury of a ‘new car scent’.

Since the late 90’s the numbers of new car sales and leases have been rising substantially. All the people that bought or leased a new car traded in their older ones. Cars that have been leased come “off lease” in two or three years. This, plus the fact that cars last much longer than they used to, causes a huge supply of used cars. Therefore pre-owned vehicles are more competitively priced than ever, meaning you get more value for your money.

All this being said a car remains a big investment. The people at Riverside Auto Sales can help you find the car that suits your needs and budget best, without you having to worry about it turning into a lemon. Buying with confidence.