The Benefits of Buying a Used Car from Fred Martin Nissan

2021 Nissan Rogue with City in Background

Savvy Canton drivers know there are a lot of advantages to buying a used car: lower overall price, less depreciation, wide selection, lower insurance; the list goes on! When it comes to where to buy your next pre-owned vehicle, though, it can be a little tougher. Should you take a chance with a private seller? Or, trust a local dealership, like Fred Martin Nissan? Read on to learn all about the difference between buying from a private owner vs. a dealership and then see why Fred Martin Nissan is the best choice in Akron for your next used car!

 

 

Buying from Fred Martin Nissan vs. a Private Owner

The two main ways to buy a used car near Akron is to buy from a private owner or a dealership. While there are advantages to both, buying from a private owner does involve more risk. When you buy from a private owner you have no protections or guarantees as the buyer that the information you’re being given is correct. What’s more is you have to arrange multiple appointments to test drive the car, take it to an auto shop to verify it’s mechanical condition and once the sale is complete make sure that you get the title in your name. It’s a real process with many opportunities for something to go wrong. And if things do go wrong, how do you get your money back?

When you shop at Fred Martin Nissan, you get to enjoy an easy, no-hassle pre-owned vehicle buying process that is backed by our Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. We also have a 15-day Love It or Leave It Guarantee! We streamline every step of the process, from the test drive to the title paperwork and financing. These are just some of the many services we offer to help you have the best shopping experience. We also offer:

  • Competitive Prices/Wide Selection: We have a wide range of used vehicles of varying makes and models on their lots, all priced competitively with room for negotiation.
  • Certified Pre-Owned Inventory: Unlike private sellers, we offer certified pre-owned vehicles and can offer warranty coverage, extensive vehicle history reports, and more!
  • Trade-Ins: Looking to sell your car? Get your vehicle’s trade-in value and you choose to buy from will put your current car’s value towards the new-to-you car you end up buying.
  • Service Centers: We have a dedicated service departments that thoroughly inspect the vehicle you plan to buy, and can keep your car maintained and on the Massillon roads for years to come.

With all these benefits, you’re sure to be satisfied with your vehicle when buying from Fred Martin Nissan, something you can’t guarantee when buying from a private owner.

Why Buy Fred Martin Nissan Used Cars?

So, now that you know all of the benefits of buying from a dealer, why choose Fred Martin Nissan used cars? Born and raised in Akron, our family-centered dealership has strived to become a pillar of our community. We’re always looking for community involvement opportunities such as providing funding for the Humane Society of Summit County, raising awareness and funding for the Norton City schools, and more!

In addition to our volunteering, we offer several incentives for all our customers who buy Fred Martin Nissan used cars:

  • The Fred Martin Nissan Customer Satisfaction Guarantee: When you buy a car $10,000 or more that isn’t being sold “as-is”, you get three years of free oil changes and roadside assistance, a free lifetime powertrain warranty, our 15-day Love it or Leave it Guarantee, and more!
  • Nissan Military Discount: We want to thank our troops for their service, and what better way to do so than to save you money on your next vehicle?
  • Nissan College Grad Program: If you have an upcoming graduation or have graduated recently, start your new life off right with a major discount on your new vehicle!

Find Your Next Used Car at Fred Martin Nissan Today!

From our Fred Martin Nissan Customer Satisfaction Guarantee to our wide selection of used and certified pre-owned vehicles, Fred Martin Nissan hopes to be your top choice for used cars in Akron! Contact us today if you’d like to learn more about any of our incentives or to set up a test drive of your favorite pre-owned model.

 

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