Category: used cars richmond

Driving Prepared; the Best Emergency Items to Carry in Your Car in Richmond, VA

 

A good car should be like a good boy scout; prepared. When buying a used car in Richmond, Va you should always equip that vehicle for the possibilities of an emergency. Some items that we prefer our Buy Here Pay Here customers at Airport Auto Sales to carry are obvious such as jumper cables while the kitty litter may cause you to scratch your head.

All of these items will keep you safe and possibly moving in the event of a roadside emergency:

First Aid Kit: In the event that you get into an accident and acquire some minor [...]

 

Most Popular Colors for used cars in Richmond, VA

 

At four years old, your eyes pulled to the brightest colored matchbox car in the toy isle. Electric transmitting yellow and biting reds outshined all the dull greys and creatively lacking whites. Just like Wendy in Peter Pan; though, we had to grow up and get boring. Our four year old selves would be stomping our feet in frustration as we gravitate towards white, gray, and black among the used cars in Richmond, Va. White is the most popular car color to buy at 35 percent followed by black at 17 and grey and silver both at 12 percent. When car buying; though, it may be beneficial to bring out a little of our four-year-old selves and take a look at those bright colored cars on the Buy Here Pay Here lot at Airport Auto Sales or at surrounding dealerships.

Since white, black, silver,

Buying With Bad Credit in Richmond, VA

 

You’ve made mistakes. Mistakes you aren’t proud of, that haunt you, that you would do anything to forget. Some friends and family have forgiven you. Maybe not Grandma Mimi but she still holds a grudge against her milk man from the 50s for spilling her milk. You are trying to put the past behind you and put your next foot forward. Preferably you want to put your foot into a car that can get you to work so you don’t have to ride the city bus anymore. Unfortunately, one aspect of your life that has been completely unforgiving is your credit score. Your credit remembers your worst moments and [...]

Best Used Cars for Road Trips in Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 [...]

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 Richmond, 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 [...]

Best Used Cars in Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 most [...]

 

The Dark Side of On Demand Ridesharing,  Richmond, 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 Richmond, Va there is a dark side of the companies to [...]