The time may be right to invest in a used car, but there are a few things you need to know before beginning your search for the right vehicle. 

Narrow down your options
Even before you head out to find a used car, you should make a list of needs and wants for you and your family. What do you absolutely need to have? What would you like to see if possible? Is there anything you definitely don’t want? Once you have the answers to these questions, you can begin narrowing down your list of potential vehicles, which can come in handy when you’re on the car lot and overwhelmed with options. 

Shop around for interest rates
The financing department at a car lot can be a hugely beneficial resource to motorists looking to make an investment. Still, you should do a little digging of your own to see what your best interest rate would be, as well as what would be your ideal monthly loan payment. Going to the appointment with some background will give you the knowledge you need to converse with the finance department and end up with the right deal. 

Take a long test drive
You may be so eager to say yes to a car that you feel the need to rush the test drive. However, you would be remiss if you did not drive the automobile in a variety of different circumstances to see how it performs in all conditions. Tight traffic, smooth highway driving, reversing, parallel parking – these should be thoroughly tested before you make up your mind. 

Once you’ve brushed up on the best tips for buying a used car, you can head over to New Jersey State Auto Auction. There, you’ll find hundreds of Carfax-certified cars, trucks and vans – one of which could be your next purchase.