Used Car Buying Guide
Used Car Buying Guide
Shopping for a used vehicle? You've made a smart, financially savvy choice. The trick to buying a used car is ensuring it's of great quality and won't cost you more than you save in repairs. Thankfully, shopping at McDaniels Volkswagen is easy, and we offer excellent resources to score a great deal on a pre-owned vehicle with the peace of mind that it is of great quality.
Benefits of Buying a Used Car
Used cars cost less up front, and that's one of the main reasons people choose to buy used rather than pay for the depreciation (loss of value) of a new vehicle. Our used vehicle selection is also more diverse, with vehicles of all styles, sizes, and brands. Here are just some of the reasons why our used inventory is worth a closer look:
- Large selection
- Less depreciation and more value
- Affordable prices
- Lower taxes, insurance, and registration fees
- Easier to upgrade to a higher trim level


How to Choose the Right Used Vehicle for You
We have a great used vehicle selection for you to choose from at McDaniels Volkswagen, and you can shop confidently knowing our team has reviewed each used vehicle for excellent quality and mechanical soundness. Here are some tips for finding the right used vehicle:
- Know your budget: knowing how much car you can afford can help narrow the selection. Consider additional maintenance or repair costs that can come with older models.
- Do your research: Get to know the used vehicle you want and any known potential issues.
- Review the vehicle history report: We offer a comprehensive vehicle history report to gain insights into the used vehicle you want and learn important information like the maintenance history, previous owners, and more.
Tips for Purchasing Your Pre-Owned Vehicle at McDaniels Volkswagen
Please don't hesitate to ask our sales team any questions you might have about any of our used vehicles. We are happy to help! Here are a few more tips to make your used vehicle shopping experience go even smoother:
- Ask our sales associate any questions you have about the vehicle, and if there are any other specials or incentives available for that particular model.
- Use our online finance tools to get a head start on the approval process and build a personalized payment plan.
- Schedule a test drive with your desired vehicle before making a final decision.
Contact McDaniels Volkswagen to Schedule a Test Drive with Your Favorite Used Vehicles in Our Inventory

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McDaniels Volkswagen
440 Killian Road
Columbia, SC 29203
- Sales: 803-386-0444