Pettys Auto Electric Service
330 South Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 614.224.5566

5 Tips for Buying Used in Columbus

Last Updated: May 04, 2021

Here are 5 tips from Pettys Auto Electric Service for used car buyers:

1. Ask for service records. Most owners who document regular maintenance service take care of their vehicle.

2. Inspect the vehicle thoroughly. Check for uneven tire wear, alignment, suspension issues, strange sounds and funky odors.

3. If everything checks out up to this point, take it to Pettys Auto Electric Service for a thorough used car inspection. Your friendly and knowledgeable service advisor at Pettys Auto Electric Service can give you a heads up on any pressing issues or emerging problems that will need to be addressed eventually. If the seller won't let you do this before you buy, move on.

4. Buy a CarFax report. This will show any major accidents and title status concerns including whether it is a salvaged vehicle. You don't want a car that was underwater for a week after Hurricane Sandy.

5. After you buy, stay on top of regular maintenance (and save the records). Pettys Auto Electric Service will help keep your car running well and you will enjoy not having a car payment.

As always, give us a call if you have any specific questions.

Pettys Auto Electric Service
330 South Washington Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
614.224.5566

At Pettys Auto Electric Service we install quality NAPA replacement parts.