Obviously, buying a used vehicle is way less expensive than buying a new one, but if you buy from a used car dealer, there are other benefits as well. Here is a look at four reasons why your next vehicle should be from a used car dealership.

You'll Get a Well-Maintained Vehicle

When someone buys a new vehicle, that car is usually under warranty for at least three years. In order to not break the warranty, however, the owner must make sure they have it serviced according to the requires schedule. That means getting the oil changed and the tires rotated and whatever other routine maintenance tasks are required when the manufacturer says they need to be done. At the 3-year point, many vehicle owners trade their car in for a new one, as do the people who were leasing the vehicle. This provides the perfect opportunity for you to get a well-cared for vehicle at a good price.

When you buy from a private party, you risk inheriting a bunch of problems. Unless the seller can provide receipts from their mechanic showing that the vehicle was regularly serviced, it's usually not a good idea to buy a used vehicle from anywhere but a used car dealer.

You Won't Have to Fix Anything

A used car dealer inspects each vehicle before they put a sticker on it. They make sure it is in tip-top shape and repair anything that needs to be fixed. They also detail it, a big advantage over buying a used vehicle from a private party.

You'll Have a Great Selection of Vehicles to Choose From

Most used car dealerships don't carry an inventory of vehicles older than 5–10 years. This means that whatever your price range is, you will likely be able to find a vehicle in the make, model, style, and color you want.  If you are looking for a specific make and model but the dealership doesn't currently have it, they will check their network of resources to see if they can find the one you want.

You Probably Won't Have to Deal with a Recall

Vehicle manufacturers do an excellent job producing automobiles, but occasionally, there are design or mechanical flaws that aren't noticed until the vehicle is on the road. These recalls are usually quickly discovered once they are being regularly driven. When you buy a used vehicle, if anything was going to go wrong, it likely already did earlier in life and the issue has already been addressed.