Car Buying Guides
Straight answers to the questions our customers ask most, from Plano Motor Group.
How to Buy a Used Car: a Step-by-Step Checklist
A simple checklist for buying a used car: set a budget, research, check the history, test drive, inspect and close the deal with confidence.
Read the guide →Financing vs Paying Cash for a Used Car
Should you finance or pay cash for your next used car? The pros and cons of each, and how to get the best rate on a used car loan.
Read the guide →How to Get the Most for Your Trade-In
Simple ways to raise your trade-in value: clean it, gather records and keys, fix small things, and know what affects the offer.
Read the guide →Used Car Maintenance Schedule: What to Do and When
A plain-English maintenance timeline for used cars: oil, tires, brakes, fluids, battery, belts and more, with mileage guidelines.
Read the guide →Buying a Used Electric or Hybrid Car
What to know before buying a used EV or hybrid: battery health, range, charging at home, warranties and running costs.
Read the guide →Shopping tools
Ready to put the guides to work? Browse our inventory, run the numbers with the payment calculator, value your trade or get pre-qualified in a couple of minutes.