The Used Car Buying Guide
Toyota of York’s Used Car Buying Guide
Buying a used car, truck or SUV from us at Toyota of York doesn't have to be surrounded in mystery! Not only is our pre-owned selection an excellent alternative to buying from our new Toyota inventory, but each model has been inspected, tested and given our stamp of approval before you even set eyes on them. We're confident that you'll find our models meet your satisfaction. So before you begin browsing our inventory, read our Used Car Buying Guide below. We've outlined a few steps that you can take to ensure that you'll purchase the right model for your budget and lifestyle!
Calculate the Value
If you already have a few makes and models in mind before you've begun your search, we suggest researching these vehicles to gain an understanding of the market. Knowing what others are charging for a used 2017 Toyota Camry, for example, will help you determine what's a good price and what's inflated. Reliable sources such as Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book® will be helpful, as well as our own trade-in estimator, which calculates a car's value based on age, make and other factors.
Determine the Vehicle’s History
Found a used car that piques your interest? Request the CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™, a comprehensive service record history that details every oil change, transfer of ownership, mileage discrepancy (if there is one) and more. If you've found a model that you love in our listing online, simply click the AutoCheck® icon to view the AutoCheck® Vehicle History Report, powered by Experian™. You can browse multiple vehicle's histories at your convenience!
Look Under the Hood
It would be our pleasure to ask a service technician to walk through the vehicle of your choice with you! Since each model already passed our inspection (and produced a clean CARFAX®), we're confident that we fixed any issues before we made the listing. But there's no such thing as too much peace of mind. We'll look under the hood with you, searching for abnormal noises or vibrations, unsavory smells (like fermenting or burning) and undesirable sights (like leaky batteries or oil spots). The team here at Toyota of York won't sell you a car that we wouldn't drive ourselves!
Take a Long Test Drive
After researching online and viewing the service records yourself, there's nothing like taking one of our used models out on the open road. Test-driving the car, truck, SUV, minivan or hybrid is the best way to get to know the model, like how it handles on the highway, where the cruise control button is and how to adjust the front driver's seat. Take as long as you like as you drive — these factors all will influence your decision, and we want you to be sure that this vehicle is the right one for you! Have a few more questions? A member of our team will be available to answer your questions as you go.
Did you find our Used Car Buying Guide helpful? If you have any questions about the used car-buying process or would like to test-drive our used vehicles, stop by Toyota of York at 1885 Whiteford Road, York, PA 17402 or give us a call to set up your appointment. We look forward to serving customers from Hanover, Lancaster and Elizabethtown.