Of course the internet has made shopping for that perfect used car/truck/SUV/minivan much easier. We’ve all heard/are aware of websites like Autotrader and Carfax but what else is out there to help us find the right vehicle at the right price and avoid the wrong ones? Here are a few:
- Carvana – As one of the largest online-only used vehicle dealers in Canada, Clutch.ca has a great selection of vehicles and some helpful tools as well (financing, return policy, trade-in valuations, etc.)
- DriveTime– If you’re looking for help with the process, or you prefer a completely “hands off” experience, DriveTime will locate vehicles within your criteria for you, set up financing, trade-ins, etc. and deliver the new or used vehicle right to your door. You can choose to participate as much or as little as you like.
- iNeedaPPi – iNeedaPPi is a mobile Pre-Purchase Car Inspection company that will go check out that used vehicle for you, no matter where it is. They’re detailed, inexpensive and fast condition reports cover details a dealership’s mechanical inspection typically will not (interior odours, rodent damage, poor quality past repairs, etc.), and since they’re working on your behalf, you can be sure they’ll look for anything that might affect your decision to purchase or not.
Buying a used vehicle can be stressful, thankfully in 2023 we have more than a few options when it comes to making the entire process easier and less of a pain in the you know what.
