How to Start Shopping for a Used Car Without Leaving Your Couch

What to look for when purchasing a preowned vehicle in South Tacoma, Washington before you buy be sure to stop in at Gene Pankey Motors


Finding used cars for sale can be quite time consuming. There is a lot of guesswork, and compromise. You might have had to visit all the used car dealers in Tacoma just to learn what makes and models might be available. Then you might have to go back and forth between multiple dealers just to find the right price. After that, you might have to negotiate a financing plan through a variety of banks.


In the end, you still might not know for sure whether your perfect vehicle was simply waiting in another lot somewhere.


Thankfully, the Internet has changed all of that. Nowadays, it’s not only possible to shop for available used vehicles from the comfort of your laptop or smartphone, but to get approved for financing without even having to walk into a dealership.


Here are three easy ways you can take the guesswork out of buying a used car, all without leaving your couch.


Search Inventory


To see what kinds of cars might be sitting on the lot right now, search our current inventory to find details, pictures, and even ownership history right on your browser page. The average car goes through three different owners in its lifetime, so understanding where the car came from and how it was cared for will be important in your purchasing decisions.


Car Finder


Don’t see what you’re looking for in the inventory list? Try the online car finder tool, which allows you to enter your desired make, model, year, mileage, price, and more.


Get Pre-Approved Financing


Submitting a finance application before you even take any car out for a test drive can help speed up the entire car-buying process. Your credit history and employment information can be used to secure you the best possible financing plan at a rate that works for you.


When you’re ready to make your purchase make sure that, you have least taken the opportunity to check out the inventory at Gene Pankey Motors they have nearly 100 vehicles on the lot and many of them are under $20,000, plus they provide financing for almost every credit situation.


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