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Straight answers before you commit.
Practical guides from the DPATTOS team — how to buy, what to look for, how financing works, and how to get the best out of a pre-owned vehicle.
Buying vs leasing a used car
Ownership, mileage, repair risk and resale value compared side by side, so you can decide whether buying your next used car outright makes more sense.
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Sell or trade
Book value, private-sale value and trade-in value are not the same thing. Learn the difference before you accept an offe...
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Financing
Term length, interest rate, down payment and total cost of borrowing — a plain-language guide to financing a used car wi...
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Vehicle checks
Not every inspection is the same. Learn what a proper multi-point inspection covers, what the report should include, and...
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Deals
Timing, inventory turnover, financing and negotiation — how to find a fair price on a used car at DPATTOS in Hamilton, O...
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Buying guide
A step-by-step guide to buying a used car in Hamilton, ON: setting a budget, checking the vehicle, comparing prices, and...
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