What to Do After Buying a Used Car

Buying a used vehicle is a great way to get a reliable means of transportation around Minneapolis without paying the full price that you would on a brand-new vehicle. Once you’ve bought a pre-owned vehicle that has everything you need, what do you do next? Learn about the next steps after buying a used car with the finance experts at Jaguar Richfield Certified Pre-Owned & Service. We’ll go over best practices as well as how you can get the most out of owning your new-to-you upgrade. 

Recommended Next Steps After Buying a Used Car

Once you’ve bought a pre-owned vehicle that you’ll feel confident driving around St. Paul, there are some additional steps that Jaguar Richfield Certified Pre-Owned & Service recommends you take. Per our recommendations, here’s what to do after buying a used car: 

• Warranty Coverage: Depending on how old your pre-owned vehicle is, you may be eligible to get an extended warranty coverage of some type. These kinds of coverages are usually more applicable to certified pre-owned vehicles. 
• Insurance: It’s illegal to drive your vehicle without car insurance. Plus, you’ll want to make sure that you’re covered in the case of an accident. You can get vehicle insurance after you purchase your vehicle with us or before you arrive at our dealership. 

• Owner’s Manual: We recommend taking a look at the owner’s manual to familiarize yourself with important parts of the vehicle. These things can include any technology features in the vehicle, the recommended oil type of your vehicle, and other important things to know. 

• Recalls: Both new and used vehicles can have a recall issed for a mechanical malfunction or for an issue with a technology feature. If you’re unsure about whether your vehicle has a recall notice, you can check here.
• Title Transfer: Normally, if you buy from a private seller around Edina, then you’ll have to take care of the title transfer yourself. However, if you buy used vehicle from Jaguar Richfield Certified Pre-Owned & Service, we’ll take care of the process for you. 
• Registration: This is another process that Jaguar Richfield Certified Pre-Owned & Service will handle for you, so you don’t have to worry about it after you buy a pre-owned vehicle from us. If you buy a used vehicle from a private seller, then you’ll want to make an appointment with the DMV and ensure that you have the right paperwork with you. 
• Mechanical Inspection: We recommend having your vehicle inspected by a licensed mechanic before driving it. Luckily, our service center at Jaguar Richfield Certified Pre-Owned & Service is made up of experts that know your vehicle inside and out. 

• Service Appointment: Even if nothing major comes up on your vehicle inspection, we still recommend scheduling a service appointment to take care of any routine services and repairs like oil changes, tire rotations, wheel alignments, etc. 

Now that you know more about what to do after buying a used car, Jaguar Richfield Certified Pre-Owned & Service invites you to explore our other helpful car-buying tips. Otherwise, we invite you to visit our dealership and explore our pre-owned inventory if you’re still in the market for something pre-owned. 

Find a Used Vehicle in Richfield With Us!

Contact us for even more recommended steps after buying a used car or to start the used car-buying process. When you find a model in our pre-owned inventory that has everything you need, don’t forget to apply for financing online.