Buying a used vehicle from a “private party” may sound vaguely like purchasing a luxury sports car at a Hollywood soiree – but the real definition is a lot less glamorous. Realistically, buying a car, truck, or SUV from a private seller involves meeting a total stranger, with no guarantee of trust or vehicle quality, and handing them a big wad of cash in hopes that they haven’t scammed you into buying a proverbial lemon.

 

On the other side of the car-buying-coin, there’s the opportunity to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle from a dealership like Douglass Nissan of Waco. While you may have heard some negativity in the stigma surrounding car dealerships – but we think you’ll find that working with us proves to defy those expectations, and exceed even the best standards of automotive service and sales in the McGregor area. Keep reading to learn more, and be sure to contact us if you have any questions!

We know we didn’t paint the brightest picture of private auto sales in the first section, but it really is worth taking caution. However, there are still a couple benefits of buying a vehicle from a private party, such as a unique previous-owners-perspective of the vehicle and its current operating status (so long as they’re honest about it.) Also, opening your options to private sellers means that you’ll increase the likelihood of finding a specific make, model, year, and trim that you’re looking for; although for what it’s worth, we can securely facilitate the buying of one of these vehicles on your behalf, at minimal cost!)

All of that considered, most people will still tell you they prefer working with us over a private vehicle seller any day of the week, and there’s some pretty important reasons why. Among the negatives of buying a vehicle from a private party are factors like the lack of warranty coverage or other protections, and a general assumption that the quality of a privately sold vehicle just isn’t up to the standard that we set here at Douglass Nissan of Waco.

As a new and pre-owned automotive dealership near Woodway, we’re of course a little biased in this situation. However, the customer reviews that continually pour in to our website do back up the fact that working with us vs. a private seller is a no brainer decision. We offer competitive prices, a wide selection, and the Service & Parts Departments to back up our claim to excellence in automotive quality! Not to mention our team of tenured and knowledgeable Nissan product experts, providing top-tier customer service and reliable information.

Also worth considering is the fact that buying a car from a private seller takes away your ability to easily trade-in your vehicle! We make that process easier than ever with an online Trade In Value Tool! Shopping for a new or used vehicle in the Hewitt area has never been more simplified!

When you browse our inventory of new and used vehicles online, you’ll notice that not only is the volume of our inventory impressive, the quality and variety is, too! Engage with our team of friendly and knowledgeable Nissan product professionals today, and see what the Douglass Nissan of Waco way of doing business is all about!