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A Car Buying Guide For Your College Student

Written by Bill DeBoer | May 4, 2014 1:07:00 PM

Just as parents use their wisdom and experience to try and guide their children through life's tough decisions, we at DeBoer's Auto Sales and Service want to use our 30+ years of automotive industry experience to help car owners make good decisions about purchasing and maintaining the vehicle that's right for them. 

One of the scenarios we've seen many times over the years in Sussex County, is the tricky problem parents face when their college student is no longer a child: What to do about purchasing a used car. Often, older teenagers and young adults need their own transportation in order to keep growing.

But, do they really need a new $30,000 Honda?  Or is a used certified Honda a better choice?

We believe that it’s important for parents to weigh their options-- buying new, or used, or even leasing- before spending any money.

This car buying guide addresses questions and provides information we've gathered over the years about the various choices. We also review the process of buying a reliable pre-owned vehicle and the ways to finance the purchase and deal with insurance so that everyone-- parents and kids alike- come out ahead.

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