Giles Subaru’s Used Car Buying Guide in Lafayette, LA

Your vehicle upgrade doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. While the team here at Giles Subaru will always be willing to showcase the award-winning Subaru lineup to our guests, we understand when a budget may not include a new car. Many of our customers take refuge in our used car inventory, and believe us, it's a great place to find yourself. Every used vehicle on our lot has been thoroughly inspected by our service technicians right here at our service center, so you can rest assured of their quality, value and function. We hope you'll be equally impressed with our used car prices, which can be paired with our used car specials for even greater savings. Before you schedule a test drive, however, read through our Used Car Buying Guide below — our team has crafted it to help you make the best decision possible. Happy shopping!

Calculate the Value

Assuming you have a few favorite makes, models and body styles picked out, do a little market research to gain an understanding of the current climate. Vehicle prices change frequently, so what you discovered the last time you bought a car may not be relevant anymore. We recommend using sources like Kelley Blue Book® and Edmunds to find a price range for the models you're interested in so you can compare what you found with our listings. Giles Subaru also provides a helpful trade estimator that calculates car values, so you can multitask and calculate how much you could receive for your current model, as well.

Determine the Vehicle’s History

If you choose to buy a used vehicle from Giles Subaru, you won't have to ask for a CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ — you can easily find it on our website. Once you click on one of our online listings, you'll see a button below the vehicle information for the CARFAX®. Browse at your leisure — we don't hide anything about our used models. A CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ is a comprehensive look at the car's maintenance history, number of owners, title changes and mileage discrepancies (if any). If you decide to go elsewhere for your model upgrade, be sure to request documents for the vehicle's history so you can make your decision with the best possible information.

Look Under the Hood

It doesn't bother us — feel free to pop the hood and take a peek. You can even request that one of our service technicians walks you through the inspection process right there with the vehicle. We value your peace of mind just as much as you do, so we'll go through our checklist one more time. Our technicians generally search for strange noises, problematic vibrations, abnormal smells, leaks, drips and more. Again, if you decide to buy from a private party or another dealership, we insist that you check every inch of the model you might buy or take it to a mechanic — it could save you from a poor investment.

Take a Long Test Drive

The bit you've been waiting for: the test drive. It's vital that you get to know your vehicle by experiencing its handling, acceleration and more. Details like how comfortable the driver's seat is, how smooth the gears change and how cold the A/C makes the cabin all matter. Plus, as you take on the open road, one of our team members will be available to answer any questions you may have about the model. Feeling confident to start exploring our inventory? Schedule a test drive or stop by today!

Did you find our Used Car Buying Guide helpful? If you have any questions about the used car-buying process or would like to test drive our used vehicles, stop by Giles Subaru at 100 Town Center Parkway, Lafayette, LA, 70503 or give us a call to set up your appointment. We look forward to serving customers from New Iberia, Abbeville, Youngsville and Broussard.