The Top 3 Reasons to Buy a Used Car in Massachusetts in 2024

Everyone has heard about the car shortage. It’s in the paper and on the nightly news, and you may have had to look for one yourself so you know how hard it can be to find a new car…and how expensive they are.

But if you need a car to commute to work, do your shopping, get a hair cut, or drive your kids to playdates, you still need to get around. And public transportation may not be convenient, or even an option.

If you’re in the market for a car but you’re not sure whether to buy a new or a used one, here are the three main reasons that used cars are such a great deal at Central GMC, Inc..

Scroll down to see the top reasons to buy a used car.

The first reason to buy a used car right now is availability.

It takes over 1,000 computer chips to make a gas-engine car, and twice that number to make an electric car.

That’s why, with the ongoing chip shortage, auto manufacturing has slowed to a crawl. It’s also the reason many dealerships have low or no inventory of their most popular new models.

But the lack of semiconductors has not affected the used-car market.

In fact, used cars reflect what many people want in the first place. Supply and demand dictates that you’ll find what you need when you shop for a used car.

The second reason to buy a used car is value.

We all know that as soon as you drive a new car home, it starts depreciating (losing its value). When you buy a used car, that’s not really the case because most depreciation happens in the first two or three years.

Buying a used car also provides you with greater flexibility because manufacturers don’t set the price. Used-car prices are determined based on the specific model, location, trim level, mileage, and the vehicle’s condition.

That means that buying a used car actually saves you money.

The third reason that you should consider a used car is quality.

Today’s used cars are better than ever. And certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles are a great value considering how much car you get for the money.

At Central GMC, Inc., before we list a CPO car for sale, it goes through our extensive inspection and certification process, and it must meet our high standards.

But we inspect all our used cars before we put them on our lot. We sell only quality used cars that we’re sure you’ll be able to drive for a good, long time.

Search our inventory of used cars in and around Boston to find the one that’s right for you.