Can you Trust a Small Car Dealer?

Professional automotive dealerships, the types with hundreds of new and used cars on their lots, have plenty of skeptics when it comes to honesty. Now, imagine how hard it must be to operate as a small independent car dealer…

The truth is there are just as many honest small car dealers as there are honest big-brand dealerships—the trustworthiness has more to do with individual management than the size of the business operation.

The article “Small Car Dealers Take a Gamble on Your Used Vehicles” sparked this blog. It is an interesting read, as it offers insight into the world of small car dealer business. As expected, small dealers take big gambles with used car inventories, and are less able to absorb losses. At the same time, there are excellent deals to be found at small dealers who are not burdened with the same overhead found at large retailers.

Regardless of where you buy your vehicle, I cannot stress enough the importance of a Pre-Purchase Inspection. As the article says, “…have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle before you buy it.”

Excellent advice.

Source: usedcars.about.com