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.

When were the transfer case and differential fluids last changed?

All-wheel and four-wheel-drive systems have their own service schedule that is easy to skip, and neglect is expensive.

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.

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$31,999

Car for sale at Pat Clemons Inc., Boone, IA · 79,513 mi · Black · 4WD

About $577/mo estimate · 72 mo at 8.99% APR, $0 down, before tax and fees. Not an offer of credit.

FMYCAR take

Price position: priced $3,990 below the median of 18 similar Chevrolet Silverado 1500 listings on FMYCAR (median $35,989).
Mileage: 79,513 miles — fewer than 8 of 18 similar cars (median 76,913 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 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Was this truck used for towing or plowing, and can I see the frame and hitch area?
When were the transfer case and differential fluids last changed?
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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Pat Clemons Inc.

1720 South Marshall Street, Boone, IA

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