Considering buying a used car in Charlotte? Start here!

Follow these tips when shopping Charlotte used cars!

  • Make and model you prefer, as well as year
  • Price and payments
  • True cost to own
  • Where you're going to shop – will you buy a Charlotte used car from a dealer, or from a private seller?
  • Rust, whether big or small
  • Body panels that don't meet, or paint colors that don't quite match up
  • Dents, dings, and scratches
  • Weird smells in the interior, trunk or under the hood
  • Parts that are worn out (hint – don't forget to check the tires!)

Toyota of N Charlotte can be your test drive co-pilot

  • How the car accelerates and brakes – don't be afraid to mash on the gas or brakes to test them (just be safe about it)
  • How it handles in turns and when parking
  • Any sounds you hear that sound out of the norm
  • How well the car suits you in the cabin – can you reach everything you need? Are you comfortable in the driver's seat?
  • That all gadgets work, including radio, air conditioning, turn signals, headlights, etc.
  • How the car rides – is it nice and smooth, even at higher speeds?