Pre-Owned 
Volkswagen in Dallas

Reasons To Buy A Used Volkswagen

Whether the person is on a strict budget or they want to be thrifty, there are many reasons to go for a used Volkswagen instead of a brand new one. By driving home the fact that the customer gets the same impressive vehicle, but at a lower price, you can use that advantage, and many others to let a customer see how advantageous it is to go for a used VW.

Initial Savings

Of course the customer saves money in a variety of ways, hence why the vehicle is valued lower than the newer models on the lot. One of the big things is the fact that the value of the vehicle is lower due to depreciation. You can tell a customer that within the first year of owning a vehicle, the value of it drops by a third. It also continues to drop the longer it’s been used for. Although some may see that as a cause for concern, it’s actually a benefit for them as they get to save money from the initial purchase and also in other areas as well.

Reduced Insurance

Another area that they save is in insurance. Because insurance is based on the book value of the vehicle, a customer will already be paying lower monthly premiums on the insurance. Because the vehicle is used, insurance companies can’t charge higher prices which is another selling point you can use for your customers as well as a clear advantage for the customer to begin with.

Less Depreciation

Depreciation stays no matter the vehicle, however as mentioned above, the first year of ownership drops the value of a vehicle by a third. But to the average consumer they don’t see vehicles as investments and more as a way to get to point B from point A. When you bring up this fact you have a chance of letting your customers see the vehicle as more of an investment and that can help them.

Because there is less depreciation on older models, if they plan to trade in the vehicle later down the road, depreciation won’t be as bad as say buying a new model. Because of the reduced third in the first year with new models, a newer model car won’t make a good trade in unless the customer wanted to go used before that. Regardless, used cars will come as not as big of a shocker when used as trade-ins for later compared to new at the time models upon trading in.

Reliability

Just because a vehicle is used, the customer gets the distinct impression that something is wrong with it. The truth is that the vehicles are still as reliable as ever before. Furthermore when customers go for a VW model that has been out for a year or two, there will be ample reviews online for them to check out.

Less Environmental Impact

The last perk to going used for a customer is the fact buying used cars is environmentally friendly. Although cars do make an impact on the environment, by going with a used model the customer is essentially recycling the vehicle. Conveying that to a customer can help them in making a better decision and even purchasing a used VW as if they buy a new model, you as the dealership have to ship and create more parts for the car. For used, they are already there.