Used Car Buying Checklist

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What's Right for You?

When you start searching for a pre-owned car, you should think about what's right for you. You can still find a blend of performance and interior design in a pre-owned vehicle that gives a fresh feel to your driving.

You can add a touch of refinement, too. When you visit our lot, you can also find a selection of pre-owned luxury vehicles like:

• BMW X3
• BMW X6
• BMW 4 Series
• BMW 2 Series

Alternatively, if you want a pre-owned luxury SUV, you can rev the high-performance engines of a BMW X3 or BMW X6. Their powertrain lets you travel through Texas and New Mexico with confidence.

What if you want to stand out in the office parking lot? Saddle up to a pre-owned luxury sedan like BMW X3 or BMW X6. You'll be able to add a corner office look that catches your co-worker's eye.

What should you look for when you check out our pre-owned inventory?

Ask For a Vehicle History Report

Drivers should ask for a vehicle history report. This makes it easy to catch up on items like:

• Previous ownership
• Collision history
• Service records
• Odometer readings

Many used car drivers prefer to buy single-owner cars. This can help you feel confident that the previous owner kept up with the vehicle's maintenance. You can use a vehicle history report to cross items like this off your used car buying checklist.

Get a Clear Title

Drivers should always ensure that their title is a clear title. This means that the vehicle was not designated as a total loss during a collision.

If you are purchasing from a private seller, it's best to avoid a used car with a branded title. This will decrease the likelihood that a lender will finance your vehicle.

Drivers should always ask if the seller has a title in hand before they travel to a used car dealer. This will create peace of mind before you begin the transaction.

Check The Used Car's Odometer

Drivers should also check the odometer on the vehicle. You'll want to be comfortable that its mileage matches up with the number of model years in service.

This can also help you properly assess the value of a used car. If the used vehicle has mileage beyond the target you had in mind, you should reference the vehicle history report to make sure its prior owner kept up with service. This can help you drive away with confidence in the used car's future performance.

Ask About Local Emissions Standards

Here's a key item on our used car buying checklist: drivers should ask if the vehicle meets local emissions standards. The vehicle may meet standards in other states, but not locally. Both Texas and New Mexico, for example, require that registered vehicles receive an annual emissions test.

While this may not be as vital for more recent model years, this is a key question for drivers who have their eyes on an older used car. This is also important to keep in mind if the prior owner lived in another state.

Asking if a used car meets local emissions standards can save money on future service appointments.

Look For Scratches & Stains

Here's an easy item on our used car buying checklist: check for scratches and stains. While keeping an eye on your vehicle's performance is key, it's also important to make sure that your ride lets you feel comfortable too.

Look for scratches on your vehicle's exterior. When it is time to take a test drive, you can check for stains in its interior upholstery.

This can save money, too. Looking for excessive wear and tear means that you won't have to buy a scratch repair or cleaning kit when you arrive home.