Three Favorite Benefits of Shopping for Used Vehicles Rather than New

From Chattanooga to Albertville, AL, when savvy shoppers are looking for a great deal on a vehicle, they know they can turn to Basswood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and our extensive collection of affordable, used vehicles. We specialize in some of the most renowned automotive brand names in the world at our Fort Payne dealership, and our used vehicle inventory is a reflection of the many makes, models, and styles that drivers are looking for.

If you're in the market for a new set of wheels, and you're torn as to whether you want a new model or a pre-owned version, we want to help. There are many benefits to each, and our team can explain them all and help you narrow your options to select the ideal fit.

To illustrate some of the reasons why buying used may be a better option for our customers in Scottsboro or Gadsden, we've highlighted three benefits of buying used. Read on to learn more about the perks that await you when you shop used rather than new:

1. New vehicles depreciate in value quickly, while used vehicles don't. In fact, a new vehicle drops a lot of value the first time its ever driven off the lot. Meanwhile, a used model has already suffered its biggest drop in depreciation, and it's been absorbed by the previous owner, which means you won't have to deal with it.
2. Automotive insurance companies typically charge a lower premium on used vehicles than they do on new models, which means you can save money down the road for a long time.
3. Used vehicles are a great way to get the model you've been dreaming about, at the exact trim or level of features that you want, for a more-affordable payment plan than you would get for the same model, trim, and features, brand-new.

Stop by and visit us to learn more about the many benefits of buying used rather than new, and to meet our great selection of options firsthand. We look forward to working with you soon and to helping you get behind the wheel of the perfect model for your needs.