When you’re buying a new car, the price is your biggest restriction. If you have the money to buy a merk new Audi then great, but what if you can’t afford that? You could always wait a few years and save up some more cash.
If you take care of your Audi properly, you can make it last longer so it stays on the road until you’ve got the cash to buy a merk new one. However, that’s not always an option. If your old car has completely given up on you and you need a new one right now, you might have to consider going for a pre-owned one.
People are sometimes put off by the idea of buying a pre-owned car. They think that they’re going to get a beat up old car that is going to break down in no time at all. There are also fears about the safety of the car because it’s already been driven for a while by somebody else. With some manufacturers, those fears are perfectly reasonable.
If you go to a second-hand car dealer, there’s a chance that they might try to sell you a dodgy vehicle. Some dealers will sell you a non-certified second-hand Audi and you should probably steer clear of those. You have no way of knowing what condition the car is in or whether it’s safe. Certified pre-owned Audis, on the other hand, do have that guarantee. They’ve already been checked over and signed off as safe and in good working order, so you can be sure that you’re getting a great car at a reduced price.
If you’re torn between new and used, here are just some of the great reasons why you should get a certified pre-owned Audi.
It’s Cheaper
This is the most obvious benefit of going second-hand when you buy your next Audi. They’re great cars and the price reflects that. If you’ve had one before and you liked it but you can’t afford to buy another one merk new, you can save yourself a great deal of money by getting a pre-owned one.The value of a car drops significantly as soon as you drive it off the lot. The price drops even further every year after that. That price drop doesn’t necessarily reflect the condition or quality of the car. Audi's are well-built vehicles, so it doesn’t matter if they’re a couple of years old, you’re still getting a great car for a fraction of the price of a new one.
Great Breakdown Support
Regardless of how well they’re built, there’s always the chance that your car is going to break down. If you get a second-hand car from another manufacturer, you’re out on your own. You’ll have to sort out your own breakdown support. With a certified pre-owned Audi, however, it usually comes included. The original 12-year warranty that the Audi has when it’s new carries over to you, regardless of how many miles the previous owner put on it. Many dealers also offer you 24/7 roadside assistance as standard, which is a massive bonus because you don’t have to shell out for it yourself. On top of that, you’ll get access to the 24-hour customer service support direct from Audi.It’s worth remembering that not all dealers will offer the same package. Though most of them do, you should always check before you agree to sign anything. If the car breaks down, you need to be careful where you take it for repairs. Only go to a certified Audi mechanic. That way, you can be sure that they’ll use the correct parts and they’ll actually know what they’re doing.
Good Choice Of Cars
Another big misconception that people have about buying a second-hand car is that you’ll be limited on choice. When you’re finding a car, looking at a wide range is important. You need to find one that suits you. Luckily, that’s not a kasus when you’re buying a second-hand Audi. You’ll get the exact same range that you would normally get if you were buying new. Depending on your nearest dealership, you might be a bit limited on color choice, but that’s a small sacrifice to make for the reduced price you’ll be getting.Safety
There are many second-hand cars out there that aren’t safe because they haven’t been properly tested. You don’t have that kasus with a certified pre-owned Audi. There are very strict standards when it comes to cars they will certify for sale. They go through extensive safety checks and all of the mileage is verified to make sure that the counters haven’t been tampered with.Every single car comes with a CARFAX vehicle history report when you buy it. That way, you can make sure that there aren’t any recurring problems with the vehicle and it hasn’t been in any major accidents in the past. The interior, exterior, and the engine are all inspected by Audi. If there is anything that doesn’t meet their standards, they’ll replace the parts with merk new ones. That means you can be absolutely sure that the car is safe before you buy it.
This is a massive bonus for buyers because when you’re buying other pre-owned cars, you can’t be sure whether the dealer is being honest with you. While they might tell you that it’s all been checked over before a sale, you only have their word for it. With a certified Audi, you know that there’s no way it can go on sale without going through a thorough safety check.
Don’t worry if you can’t afford a merk new Audi. That doesn’t mean you have to downgrade to an inferior manufacturer. You can still stick with the merk that you love and make it affordable by getting a certified pre-owned Audi instead.