Buying a used car can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. At Navicar, we’re committed to making the process easy and stress-free, ensuring you drive away in a vehicle you can rely on. To help you navigate the journey, here’s a detailed checklist to guide your used car purchase—optimized with Navicar’s convenient and customer-focused approach.
1. Determine Your Budget
Assess Your Finances: Understand what you can afford for monthly payments, insurance, and maintenance. Navicar offers financing solutions tailored to those with credit challenges, making it easier to stay within your budget.
Pre-Approval Advantage: Use Navicar's quick and easy pre-approval process to set a realistic budget before browsing inventory.
2. Research Your Ideal Vehicle
Define Your Needs: Consider factors like fuel efficiency, cargo space, and seating capacity based on your lifestyle.
Leverage Navicar’s Expertise: Can’t find what you’re looking for in our inventory? Our team can source specific vehicles for you from auctions and other dealerships.
3. Inspect Vehicle History
Check the Report: Ensure the car has a clean title and no major accidents. Navicar’s vehicles come with thorough third-party inspections, giving you confidence in their condition.
Understand Past Use: Request maintenance records or a CARFAX report to gauge the car’s reliability.
4. Examine the Vehicle’s Condition
Exterior: Look for dents, scratches, or rust. Navicar’s reconditioning standards ensure any significant imperfections are repaired or disclosed upfront.
Interior: Test all features like the air conditioning, infotainment system, and seat adjustments. Navicar’s professional detailing ensures the interior feels fresh and welcoming.
Mechanical: Verify brake performance, tire tread, and engine condition. Navicar guarantees a 150-point mechanical inspection and repairs any issues before delivery.
5. Take a Test Drive
Feel the Ride: Test for smooth handling, braking, and acceleration. While Navicar’s nationwide delivery minimizes the need for test drives, our 48-hour money-back guarantee ensures peace of mind.
Listen Carefully: Pay attention to unusual noises from the engine or suspension.
6. Review the Paperwork
Check the Contract: Understand your financing terms, warranties, and any included fees. Navicar's transparent process lets you review and sign documents electronically, so there are no surprises.
Verify Registration Details: Ensure the vehicle is properly registered to you and all taxes are accounted for.
7. Plan for Delivery
Schedule Your Delivery: Navicar’s professional delivery service brings your car straight to your driveway.
Inspect Upon Arrival: Double-check the car’s condition against the photos and inspection report provided. If anything doesn’t meet your expectations, our 48-hour money-back guarantee has you covered.
8. Stay on Top of Maintenance
Routine Care: Schedule regular oil changes, tire rotations, and inspections to keep your car running smoothly.
Leverage Navicar Support: Our team remains available to answer your questions and help with maintenance tips long after your purchase.
Why Choose Navicar?
Navicar, serving Kansas City, KS, Kansas City, MO, and Lenexa, KS, isn’t just a dealership—it’s your partner in achieving reliable transportation. From our no-pressure online buying experience to our rigorous vehicle inspections and flexible financing, we’re here to simplify every step of your car-buying journey.
Ready to start? Visit Navicar at 1200 E 25th St., Lawrence, KS, or call us at 785-832-1010. Let’s find your perfect car today!
