Unfortunately, summer is coming to an end soon and fall and winter are right around the corner.  With many of you going back to college or starting new jobs, now is the perfect time to purchase a new vehicle.  We have financing available through many reputable banks, offering the lowest rates available.  Already approved? Let us show you how we can beat your bank’s rate.  No credit? Poor credit? Don’t sweat it!  North Coast Auto Mall also offers an in-house financing program, or buy here pay here, so now we can assist all of our customers with their car shopping adventure.

Here are some tips we have for our current and new-college students on buying a car:

1.  BUY USED – Aim for a car that’s more than a couple years old. After that period of time, a car’s value significantly depreciates. If you do enough research (and have a little luck) you can find a car with a reasonable amount of miles that will run almost as well as a new car – at a much lower price. Keep your car payment affordable, you don’t want to start adulthood in over your head.

2.  BUY FROM A USED CAR DEALER – At North Coast Auto Mall, you can buy a “Certified Pre-Owned” car, which is less likely to have problems. You can trade in your old car and put the amount toward your new purchase. You have amazing financing options available, no matter what your credit score.

3. LOOK FOR STUDENT DISCOUNTS ON USED CARS – Luckily, North Coast Auto Mall offers special financing for people with no or poor credit.

4. GET A WARRANTY – This will help ensure that if anything happens to your car while you are at school, it will be taken care of.  Used cars require maintenance, but by getting a warranty on a used car, you can protect yourself from having to pay hundreds upon thousands of car service repair costs.