Giles Nissan Opelousas’ Used Car Buying Guide in Opelousas, LA

If you’re in the market for a vehicle upgrade, buying used is a great option. Here at Giles Nissan Opelousas, we’re proud of the new Nissan models we sell — but we’re also proud of our selection of quality used vehicles . Inspected for quality and safety here at our service center, our used cars, trucks and SUVs are reliable and affordable alternatives to buying new. Ready to get started on your used car-buying journey? Check out our Used Car Buying Guide below.

Calculate the Value

To begin, we recommend researching vehicles to create a short list of models that will meet your needs. Once you have some candidates in mind, check out the current market to see how much you can expect to pay. Prices change month to month, but third-party sources like Kelley Blue Book® and Edmunds are updated regularly, so they’re good sites to visit to research the average prices of cars you’re interested in. Are you also interested in selling your current car? You can easily find its trade-in value on our website.

Determine the Vehicle’s History

Another important part of buying a used car is investigating its history. We recommend requesting the CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ of each vehicle you’re considering. This report shows a vehicle’s maintenance history, previous owners, accident history and mileage discrepancies (if any). Getting the CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ for a vehicle is easy here at Giles Nissan Opelousas. When browsing our used vehicles, click on one and scroll down to find the CARFAX® logo. Click on it to view the vehicle’s report.

Look Under the Hood

Once you visit us to browse our used vehicles in person, you’re more than welcome to look under the hood of a model you’re considering. In fact, you can even ask one of our technicians to walk you through the inspection they performed on the vehicle. While each inspection covers a wide range of elements throughout the vehicle, our technicians are generally looking for anything out of the ordinary, including odd smells, leaks and vibrations that might indicate larger issues. Once the vehicle passes this test, we’re confident that it’s ready to be sold.

Take a Long Test Drive

Finally — it’s time for the best part of buying a car! Get behind the wheel and take your vehicle of choice for a long test drive. This is the best way to know if the car is right for you, so don’t rush the process. Pay attention to the seating, technology, climate controls and storage space. Make sure you’re comfortable in the driver’s seat, as you’ll be spending a lot of time there if you choose the vehicle. Every little detail is important, so take your time deciding and be sure to ask our team all the questions you have. We’ll be happy to help!

Did you find our Used Car Buying Guide helpful? If you have any questions about the used car-buying process or would like to test drive our used vehicles, stop by Giles Nissan Opelousas at 4383 I-49 South Service Road, Opelousas, LA 70570 or give us a call to set up your appointment. We look forward to serving customers from Carencro, Eunice, Port Barre and Central Louisiana.