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3 Tips to Help You Make the Right Decisions When Buying Used Cars

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Are you in the market for a used car but aren’t sure where to begin with your used car search? Many of our customers have not been in the used car market for several years, which means that they may not be up-to-date with some of the information that is out there regarding used cars. These days, you may be surprised by the features and options that come available on many used cars that may not have been available when you were last in the used car market.

Here are 3 tips to help you make the right decisions when buying used cars in Ottawa– no matter how long it has been since you last bought a used car:

Research financing options

Many of our customers are aware that there are financing options that are available for some used car customers. However, they often believe that these options will not apply to them either because they have bad credit or simply don’t know about what the options entail. We’re happy to let all of our customers know that we provide financing opportunities for all of our customers, including those customers with good and bad credit. There are many financing options that our customers may also be able to take advantage of, such as used car loans, trade-in opportunities, and special programs. Contact us for details.

Research the market

Especially if it has been awhile since you last bought a car, it’s important that you take time to research which options are available in the marketplace. These options will help you to determine what features come with used cars, how you can best use those used cars for your specific needs, and more. Contact us to test drive any of the used cars on your short-list or visit our online inventory to get a good overview of what used cars are currently available and of the features included in those used cars in Kanata.

Always get a warranty

Many of our customers are surprised when we encourage them to get warranties on their used cars in Ottawa. They think that if a car is used, it is ineligible for a warranty. However, thanks to our warranty department, all of our customers should get warranties for their used cars that will maximize their peace of mind.

At Mike Fair Chevrolet, your Chevrolet dealer in Ottawa, we look forward to helping you get the right used car for your needs – and making sure that you know what is available. Contact us today to get started with your used car search!

Understanding What’s Under the Hood of Your Used Car

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Many of our used car customers are committed to saving time and money. Buying a used car in Ottawa, of course, is one of the best and most economical decisions our customers can make. Because of the thoroughness of our inspection and maintenance systems, the used cars that our customers buy from us often have the same life expectancy as comparable new cars in the same model and classes.

We work hard to help you get the most out of your used car in Kanata. Part of what we try to do to help our customers get the most from their used cars is to help them understand all parts of their cars – especially the engine. In fact, we’re often surprised by how many of our customers are not terribly familiar with what parts are included in their engines.

Our belief is that when you can understand what parts of your engine are important, you can more easily maintain your used car in Ottawa. Hey – you probably shouldn’t try to fix your engine on your own, of course (that’s what we’re here for), but we do believe that when you understand it, you can care for it more easily.

Remember: most issues are covered by your warranty, so let us take care of the dirty work – but we’re happy to help you learn more about it. Here are a few of the most important engine parts you should know about:

Air Input

In order for your engine to function properly, air needs to get into it. The air input filter helps to keep the air clean so that your engine can properly breathe. Having a clean air filter will also help you maximize your fuel efficiency. Air filters are generally located within a large box-like structure towards the front (grill) of the engine.

Intake manifold

The intake manifold is the system in which air mixes with your fuel to cause combustion in the cylinders. Remember: combustion has to be caused by air and fuel in all things – even forest fires, right? If an engine light turns on, sometimes it’s because there’s a fuel leak in this system. If this isn’t taken care of soon, you may lose power on the highway or have a rough idle. Come on in to let us take care of an issue related to your intake manifold.

Exhaust manifold

We usually recommend letting our technicians take care of issues with the exhaust manifold –as this component tends to be hot. You may hear a ticking noise when there’s a leak in this part of the engine.

At Mike Fair, your Chevrolet Dealer in Ottawa we look forward to helping you get the best life expectancy from your vehicle. Contact us today for an inspection or for more information about how you can understand your engine.