May 12, 2020   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Tips For Used Car Shoppers Looking To Buy During COVID-19

CENTREVILLE, Va., May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The shutdowns due to COVID-19 have changed the way American companies have done business, and as with many other industries, car dealerships are adapting to changing circumstances. Dealers across the country offer everything from appointment-only showroom shopping to online buying that includes a white glove driveway delivery. Currently, dealers in all 50 states can now either have customers in their showroom or can offer consumers a remote way to buy a car.

It's a different world now for car shoppers, so here are some tips to help make sure you still get the right car at the right price:

    --  Do your homework on the vehicles you're considering. All vehicles listed
        on CARFAX.com come with a free CARFAX Vehicle History Report. It
        provides better understanding of their service history and any possible
        damage. You can also visit CARFAX.com to purchase a history report if
        the seller isn't offering you one.
    --  Ask the dealer to be your eyes and ears on the lot. Request photos and
        videos of any car you're thinking about. If there are features you care
        most about, ask them to take videos for you demonstrating that they work
        properly.
    --  Research the car's value to make sure you aren't overpaying. The free
        CARFAX History-Based Value is based on several factors including where
        you live, the VIN-specific history of that vehicle, and current market
        conditions.
    --  Check for open recalls. They're noted on the CARFAX Vehicle History
        Report and you can use our free recall check to make sure any recall
        work is completed before you buy.
    --  Take the car for a test drive. It's still important to perform your due
        diligence when it comes to how the vehicle drives and if there are any
        apparent issues. Make sure you take steps to properly disinfect any
        surfaces before touching them.
    --  Inquire about whether the seller has a return policy. Allow for time to
        have an independent mechanic inspect the car - they can see areas you
        can't - and negotiate a several day return window if there are issues.
        And remember, service bays are open all over the country that can
        perform these inspections.

"We see our customers who are still looking to buy vehicles," said Delleney Love, Vice President at Love Chevrolet in Columbia, South Carolina. "We're trying to do anything we can to make that experience safe and comfortable. We live in a virtual world, and we're comfortable connecting through screens. We know it's an unprecedented time, but there are plenty of resources and tools available to make the digital car buying experience a successful one. Our goal is to make researching a vehicle and its history easier than ever, so our customers can make confident decisions."

About CARFAX
CARFAX, part of IHS Markit (NYSE: INFO), helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX® Vehicle History Report(TM) to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world's largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell - Show me the CARFAX(TM). Based in London, IHS Markit is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions.

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