Category: used cars alexandria

Best Used Cars for Road Trips in Alexandria, VA

 

Whenever I would jump in my friend’s car for Spring Break and head down to Virginia Beach for the week I would be strictly told I could not drive. Everyone knew the two and a half hour drive was a breeze for me. No stops, no bathroom breaks, just clear and open road…well, until the Chesapeake Bay Bridge where one friend always claws at the glass screaming “I’m claustrophobic!!!,” as you wait for an accident to clear. True road trips are where seven hours is the first pit stop and you check your location every state line. The question is, what kind of car do [...]

Addressing Safety Recalls Among Used Cars in Alexandria, VA

 

A brand new vehicle is your baby. You watch with hawk eyes as some rowdy kids get out next to your parked car at the grocery store. You meticulously take your car for oil changes and have a strict no food or drink policy. Needless to say, when you receive a notice from your dealership that your car has a recall, you zoom into the dealer service station faster than an olympic sprinter. After a few years; however, you accept the occasional shopping cart scratch or cheeseburger in your car. With more lax care of your car comes negligence including recalls. What once would have brought [...]

You Can’t Afford your Car Payments; Now What?

 

Maybe it’s time to look for a used car in Alexandria, VA

You’ve just been laid off at work but you still have to pay the mortgage, the power bill, the kid’s daycare, the health insurance, and be able to buy groceries let alone pay your car payment. But finding a job can be difficult when you have to check “no” next to the question on the application that asks you if you have your own means of transportation. How can you keep your car when you can’t afford it? We will go through the most common avenues owners of used cars in Alexandria, Va take when they get [...]

The Worst of the Worst

The phrase “never judge a book by its cover” could not be more true with the vehicles that made our worst used cars in Alexandria, Va list. The majority of these vehicles look extremely snazzy on the lot and come with affordable prices, but often have traded style for poor utility and unreliability. These cars are often deceivingly intriguing and flashy but quickly become nightmares for their purchasers. For these reasons, we at Airport Auto sales like to keep them off our Buy Here Pay Here lot.

The 2014 Nissan Juke has a punchy and sprighty design that is matched with a peppy engine, good suspension, and good fuel economy. At first glance this subcompact SUV looks like a fun [...]

Keeping up Maintenance; Keeping Off the Side of the Road

A newly purchased vehicle, especially if it is one of the used cars in Alexandria, Va from the Buy Here Pay Here lot at Airport Auto Sales, can be a very precious item. Even if you could not afford a brand new vehicle, a used car purchase is still momentous and should illicit pride in its buyer. You want to ensure that your vehicle will be able to keep rolling for many miles to come. Routine and preventative maintenance is the best way to ensure that your vehicle continues to run at optimal levels and stays away from expensive repairs.

Perhaps the easiest way to maintain your newly purchased vehicle is to [...]

Best Used Cars in Alexandria, Va for Towing

It’s the elusive and rare breed of our Buy Here Pay Here lot at Airport Auto Sales. The kind of vehicle that is typically sold the first day it’s parked on the lot. Our best in class towing vehicles are some of our best sellers and when looking at their specs, it’s not hard to see why. Who doesn’t want a vehicle that can pull its own weight? Literally. These trucks and SUVs are incredibly popular among used cars in Alexandria, Va because of their ability to quickly go from a daily commuting vehicle to the family road trip hauler. These SUVs and trucks are durable and [...]

Finding Utility and Style for the Family Among Used Cars in Alexandria, Va

When looking for a vehicle for the family it can sometimes feel like you have to trade in luxury and style for utility. However; there are cars available among the used cars in Alexandria, Va and our Buy Here Pay Here lot that like to take you and your kids down the road in style. Our list of favorite family vehicles were all chosen for their reputation for reliability, high safety ratings, utility, and style.

My father always said he wouldn’t be caught dead in a minivan until a rental company mixed up on a business trip and gave him [...]

Tails from the Trails; Buying Used Cars in Alexandria, Va for Your Dog

Dogs are often an important part of the family that should require just as much thought when purchasing a car as your small children. Even if you four legged family member only hops into the car for occasional trips to the vet, your vehicle still needs to be comfortable and safe for them. But what makes one car among all of the used cars in Alexandria, Va better than others for your pet? By using our 15 pound Bichon Frise mascot Louie and my 120 lb Saint Bernard Luna, we will determine what car features are [...]

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The Dark Side of On Demand Ridesharing,  Alexandria, Va

 

Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are incredibly popular in the D.C. metro area because of their convenience. More drivers walking into Buy Here Pay Here dealerships are contemplating becoming part of the rideshare wave as it allows them to make some extra cash on their way to and from their day jobs. With the promotions and promises of easy paychecks, these rideshare companies can often make you ask yourself “what have I got to lose?” Actually, a lot. If you are considering using recently purchased used cars in Alexandria, Va there is a dark side of the companies to [...]

Highlight Car of the Week; 2004-2005 Toyota Highlander

If Steve Harvey had us on Family Feud and asked us to describe the Toyota Highlander in one word; it would have to be versatile. Toyota debuted the Highlander in 2004 and the vehicle has been impressing consumers among used cars in Alexandria, Va since. Released in response to the increasing popularity of crossovers and light, sport utility vehicles the Toyota Highlander has been a beautiful marriage between the easy drivability of a sedan and the increased usages of an SUV. It often feels like the Highlander was a product of mad scientists mashing up the best qualities of the popular Camry and 4Runner to create an incredibly successful offspring. We at Airport Auto Sales on our Buy Here Pay Here lot love the Highlander for growing families or the young adult going to school. The overall durability and diversity of the Highlander means that it is [...]