3 types of used cars for sale

Cars for sale in Indianapolis come in three different types: new, pre-owned (commonly referred to as “used”), and certified pre-owned. Read on and decide which car suits you best. Or shop the following popular brands:

New cars

New cars are sold by franchised auto dealers. Each vehicle manufacturer will have an authorized franchised dealer to sell new cars. These cars can be sold for cash, financed, or leased. Factory authorized car dealers can take your old car on trade and offer an extended vehicle service contract, along with GAP insurance and ancillary vehicle protection products like tires and wheels, dent and ding, windshield, and interior protection.

Pre-owned or used cars

Unlike new cars, used cars can be sold by both used car dealers and new car franchised dealers. When you buy a used vehicle, it doesn’t mean that you are sacrificing quality, performance, or safety. When you buy a used vehicle, you do save money, as the original buyer took the largest hit for depreciation. As soon as a new car leaves the car lot and is in the possession of the new owner, it loses its value.

It is worth noting that during the pandemic in 2020–2022, it was possible to purchase a vehicle and resell it for more than a week or even a few years later. It was quite common for a 2020 vehicle with 30,000 miles to be sold for a few thousand more in 2022 than it was sold for originally. One vlogger described on his YouTube channel how he was in the position to sell the Corvette he bought 6 months ago for $10,000 more, which would allow him to buy a new Corvette with options he didn’t know he really needed initially.

Certified pre-owned cars

Certified pre-owned (CPO) cars are primarily sold by franchised dealers, and standards are governed by the manufacturer. Used car dealers can sell dealer-branded or NIADA (National Independent Automobile Dealers Association) certified pre-owned vehicles.

Typically, vehicles that are certified as CPO by franchised dealers will sell for more than vehicles certified as CPO by a dealer or NIADA.

Top 3 reasons why car shoppers are looking for a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

• CPO allows customers to buy a vehicle that meets quality standards disclosed on the CPO Inspection Checklist.
• Vehicles eligible for CPO are typically within the last 3 model years and with lower mileage.
• Offers buyers the ability to ‘buy up’ without paying new vehicle prices

Why is Indy Auto Man not selling certified pre-owned vehicles?

In order to be eligible for the CPO designation, a car dealer needs to pay the vehicle manufacturer or a program administrator a fee for administering the program, which increases the cost of the vehicle. With Indy Auto Man being a high-volume car dealer in Indianapolis and priding itself on having the best price in a 150-mile radius with a 30-day price match and a 7-day exchange guarantee, instead of paying for the CPO program, savings are passed directly to the buyer. Nevertheless, our car dealership provides reassurance that the vehicle meets quality standards and is reliable by including a pre-inspection checklist and a CARFAX Vehicle History Report. Oftentimes, you can also download a window sticker showing extra options and packages installed by the vehicle manufacturer.

Out of all the cars for sale in Indiana, which one is right for me?

Now that you know what new, used, and certified pre-owned mean, it is up to you to decide whether you want to spend extra money on buying a new car in exchange for knowing that you are the first owner of this vehicle by paying significantly more. And when it comes to pre-owned vehicles, commonly referred to as “used,” you need to decide for yourself whether official documentation stating that the vehicle was inspected and meets certain requirements is worth thousands more to you. If not, pre-inspected cars, trucks, and SUVs from Indy Auto Man offered at the best price in a 150-mile radius are a clear choice when looking for “car dealership near me” or cars for sale in the Indianapolis metro and surrounding cities like Greenwood, Beech Grove, Plainfield, Avon, Carmel, Westfield, and Noblesville.

Find your next car at Indy Auto Man in Indianapolis, IN.

Our mission is to provide a hassle-free car buying experience. We have the best-priced used cars for sale in Indianapolis, IN. See what you can afford using our car payment calculator.

Shop used vehicles for sale in Indianapolis, IN by make, type, or price using easy-to-use filter options on the vehicle inventory page.

We are sure we can become your primary used car dealer in Indianapolis, as we provide amazing inventory and a transparent shopping experience on our website. Each automobile listing has payment details with estimated monthly payments, vehicle information (exterior color, interior color, drivetrain, MPG, fuel type, transmission, and engine type), features (convenience, entertainment, safety, and seating), and KBB and/or Edmunds reviews displayed on each vehicle details page. All cars have a free CARFAX vehicle history report and most of the cars have window stickers available.

Excellent customer service is always a priority. It is easy to spot a 4.9 dealer review on Google. Our service department has a 4.8 rating on Google. We are doing everything possible to keep our dealer review rating high.

You can get an auto loan online and purchase a car online as well. Learn more about Indy Auto Man’s online car buying experience. It is OK to be old-fashioned as well. Visit our car dealership in Indianapolis today and feel free to ask for a vehicle price and a free vehicle history report before the test drive. We are looking forward to serving your automotive needs. Whether your visit is purely for informational purposes, comparison purposes, validation purposes, or to purchase a car of your dreams with popular features like heated seats, leather seats, memory seats, navigation system, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, and safety features like brake assist and ABS brakes, we want to make your next car buying experience enjoyable.

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