What to Know When Shopping for Used Cars

Image of a couple sitting at a table talking with a salesperson. Looking to update your vehicle? You may be considering a pre-owned vehicle versus a new model. There are many reasons why our customers opt for one of our used cars for sale, and if you’re interested, it’s important to do research and know what to look for. When you visit San Tan Ford, our Ford experts will help you with the process and address any questions you may have.

How to Do Your Online Research

The first step of the car buying journey is to figure out what you want. First, consider your budget. What are you able to afford on a monthly basis? How much do you plan on putting toward the down payment? Don’t forget to factor in gas costs and insurance fees.

Next, think about what you want in your next vehicle. Is a sunroof on your wish list? Three rows to accommodate your growing family? Make a list of your absolute needs, and another for your wants. This way, we can choose the models that best fit your demands.

Using the tools on our website, you can actually start your used car search! We host our entire inventory online, complete with photos of the vehicles and a feature list. A customization tool is available for your use, where you’re able to refine your search results based on the year you’re looking for, features, body style, price, and more. We also have quick-access pages available, such as our “Vehicles Under 15k” and “CarFax 1 Owner,” which bring you straight to the selection available.

Used vs Certified Pre-Owned

We have both used and certified pre-owned Ford models available at our Ford dealership near Phoenix, AZ. As you’re doing your research, you may wonder what the difference is between these two options. Certified pre-owned means that the vehicle has undergone a thorough 172-point multipoint inspection to ensure it still meets the original requirements when it was created. A warranty is often included as well.

Searching for your next vehicle is never easy, but our Ford dealers serving Chandler try to make it as simple as possible. With our used and certified pre-owned inventory, you’re sure to find a vehicle that meets your every need. Visit us at San Tan Ford today, your trusted new and used Ford dealership in Gilbert, AZ! We are located at 1429 East Motorplex Loop.

Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, and license charges. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week.