Which scheduled services have been done, and what's due next?

Around 82,644 miles many cars need brakes, tires or a major service. Knowing what's due changes the real price.

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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Vehicle history report — what Carfax and AutoCheck show, and what they miss
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Same model, body style or price range, from dealers on FMYCAR.

2024 Chevrolet Equinox

LT · 67,005 mi

$20,979

Capital City Motor Company · Des Moines, IA

2024 Chevrolet Equinox

LT · 61,934 mi

$21,679

Capital City Motor Company · Des Moines, IA

$18,798

Car for sale at Hi Lo Auto Sales, Frederick, MD · 82,644 mi · Black · AWD

About $339/mo estimate · 72 mo at 8.99% APR, $0 down, before tax and fees. Not an offer of credit.

FMYCAR take

Price position: priced $6,181 below the median of 9 similar Chevrolet Equinox listings on FMYCAR (median $24,979).
Mileage: 82,644 miles — fewer than 2 of 9 similar cars (median 44,283 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 2020 Chevrolet Equinox

Which scheduled services have been done, and what's due next?
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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Hi Lo Auto Sales

Frederick, MD