Was this truck used for towing or plowing, and can I see the frame and hitch area?

Towing and plow duty wear transmissions, suspensions and frames much faster than ordinary driving.

Are maintenance records available, and when were the timing belt or chain and the transmission fluid last serviced?

At 133,890 miles, the big-ticket services are either done or due. Records tell you which.

The advertised price is rarely what you pay. An itemized out-the-door quote exposes doc fees and pre-installed add-ons before you negotiate.

Dealers inspect and repair trade-ins to different standards. Ask what was replaced, what was left alone and whether the state inspection is current.

$9,298

133,890 mi · Red · FourWheelDrive · at TEST Claude Motors (delete), Methuen, MA

About $168/mo estimate · 72 mo at 8.99% APR, $0 down, before tax and fees. Not an offer of credit.

FMYCAR take

Price position: priced $7,697 below the median of 7 similar Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listings on FMYCAR (median $16,995).
Mileage: 133,890 miles — fewer than 1 of 7 similar cars (median 107,745 mi).
Days listed: added today. As a general rule, the longer a car sits, the more room a dealer has to negotiate.

What to ask the dealer about this 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Was this truck used for towing or plowing, and can I see the frame and hitch area?
Are maintenance records available, and when were the timing belt or chain and the transmission fluid last serviced?
What is the out-the-door price in writing, including the doc fee, taxes, title and any add-ons?
What reconditioning was done before listing, and is there a recent inspection or Carfax report?

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TEST Claude Motors (delete)

Methuen, MA