How to Buy a More Eco-Friendly Used Vehicle

What Makes Buying a Used Car More Eco-Friendly?

You may know that buying a hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle is eco-friendlier than buying a standard internal combustion vehicle. In terms of sheer efficiency, a used car, truck, or SUV may not meet the same MPG, but there are other factors to consider when thinking about eco-friendliness.

First of all, EPA-estimated MPG numbers change over the years with new engines or mechanical combinations. For example, the model you’re looking for may have had a better efficiency in prior model years than in upcoming years. Also, by buying a used car, you’re not contributing to new-car demand. The less new cars that are made, the less materials are used, which can be better for the environment overall.

Your Part of Buying a Used Car

If you’re looking for a more eco-friendly used car, then your first step is to investigate what kind of MPG your vehicle already has. With those numbers in mind, you can check out our online inventory and compare what we have available to what you currently have in your driveway.

Once you have a few vehicles picked out, you can do your research on various online sources to see what experts are saying is fair value. You can use Kelley Blue Book®, Black Book, and Edmunds to get an idea of what the vehicles you’re looking at are going for on the current market.

Our Part of Selling a Used Car

Once you’re ready to buy your eco-friendly used car, get in touch with us to set up a test drive. We’ll get you on the road, so you can see how it feels while you’re driving. Of course, if you’re not sure yet, we’ll chat with you about what you’re looking for and find a car, truck, or SUV that fits your needs, family, and lifestyle.

After that, when you’re ready to set up financing, we’ll work with you to find out what you’d like to pay based on your financial expectations and budgetary requirements. Once we have those numbers, we can reach out to our network of banks and lenders to put together the best payment plan that works for everyone.