Tips on Buying High-Mileage Pre-Owned Cars

Has a sleek 2004 Nissan Rogue at Woodhouse Nissan Bellevue caught your eye? Wondering if an older car like this is worth your time? Many car buyers are apprehensive about buying a vehicle with higher mileage. However, if you shop with confidence, it can undoubtedly be a good purchase.

Review the Vehicle History Report

Before considering a pre-owned vehicle, it’s so important to go over its vehicle history report. You want to make sure that a vehicle was regularly maintained, because it’s the best way to safeguard your vehicle against damage. You also want to see how the vehicle was used, if it was ever involved in any accidents, and if it was repaired appropriately.

Do Your Research

If the history checks out, you also want to carefully research the vehicle. What do other owners of the vehicle have to say? Does it have positive reviews? Is it reliable? Has it had any major issues or recalls?

Take a Test Drive

No matter how good a vehicle looks on paper, it’s still important to check the vehicle out for yourself. Give the vehicle a careful once-over and look for any unusual or excessive wear. You also want to give it a test drive to see how it performs.

During the test drive, keep an eye out for these issues:

• Does it struggle to accelerate?
• Does it pull to one side or the other?
• Do the brakes screech when you stop?
• Does it have any issues turning on?
• Do the interior systems work okay? (Sound system, lights, etc.)

When you are looking for high-mileage pre-owned cars you can trust, our Bellevue car dealership is your go-to. We have a number of vehicles to choose from and competitive pre-owned vehicle specials to take advantage of. Stop in to shop today!