As a licensed auto dealer, we have nationwide access to over 100,000 pre-owned vehicles each week. You tell us the year, make, model, mileage, color, interior details, and equipment you want. We’ll locate the vehicle you want and get you a great deal.
Why does it make good financial sense to buy a used car?
A new car depreciates between 20 and 30 percent as soon as you drive it off the lot. In the ensuring years of a car’s life, it depreciates only about 5 to 10 percent. Therefore, if you buy a one-year-old car, someone else has paid for that steep depreciation. Furthermore, cars are more reliable now than ever before. Buying a yearling with about 12,000 miles on it means you are getting a car that will feel new at a significant savings.
Other reasons for buying a used car are:
- Buying a used car means you can buy a larger and/or more luxurious vehicle that you normally couldn’t afford.
- You’ll save money on insurance.
- Used cars are more reliable today than ever before.
- Some used cars are still covered by factory warranty.
- The history of a used car can easily be traced using the VIN number.
How do I order a vehicle?
You simply complete the form in the Information Request Section and submit the information to us. This begins the process. We’ll contact you within 48 hours to review the information and answer any questions you have. We’ll provide you a price quote within 24 hours. If you approve, a deposit and signed purchase order is required and then we proceed to find your new vehicle.
What will you do to make sure I get a good pre-owned vehicle? We’ll do everything possible to make sure you get an excellent pre-owned vehicle.
Your vehicle will
- Be visually examined
- Taken for a test-drive
- Pass a rigorous 110 point mechanical inspection
- Pass a safety inspection
- Be Carfax certified
- Have a clean title
Your vehicle will
- Not have frame, fire or flood damage
- Not be a factory buyback because it was a lemon
- Not be a theft recovery vehicle
- Not have a salvage title
Can I buy a new vehicle from you?
There are two major categories of auto dealers. New car franchise dealers and independent used car dealers. New car franchise dealers are allowed to sell brand new and previously owned vehicles. An independent car dealer like Bradley and Son Auto Brokers can sell the current model year vehicle, but it must be three months old with 3,000 miles.
If you don’t mind saving a few thousand dollars for a car with less than slightly more than 3,000 miles and still under factory warranty, we’ll be happy to serve you!
When do I pay for the vehicle?
Payment is due when we deliver the vehicle to you.
Are there any up front costs?
The only up-front cost is a deposit that is paid when you order your vehicle from Bradley & Son Auto Brokers. This deposit shall be applied to the purchase price. We’ll accept your personal or certified check.
How long does it take for delivery?
We agree to find the vehicle you order in 30 days. Typically, it takes about 21 days to find pre-owned vehicles. New vehicles are usually available within 2-7 days.
What if I cancel my order before it expires?
If you cancel the order before we purchase the vehicle, a portion of the deposit may be retained to help defer the costs associated with your order.
If you cancel the order after we purchase the vehicle, the entire deposit will be retained to help defer the costs associated with the transaction.
What if you can’t find the vehicle I ordered?
If an exact match is not found, or if the vehicle price is greater than the agreed price, Bradley & Son Auto Brokers will contact you. You decide if the vehicle and price are acceptable. If you elect not to purchase the closest match possible after the agreed search time has expired, the deposit is 100% refundable.
What about factory warranties?
New vehicles are covered by factory warranties. In most cases, with pre-owned vehicles under factory warranty, all or a portion of the warranty is automatically transferred to the new owner.
What about extended warranties?
We offer extended warranty protection at an additional cost for up to 7 years and a total of 100,000 miles to qualifying vehicles.
Do you accept trade-ins?
We‘re happy to take almost any car, truck, van, or SUV you have to trade. We will give you a fair price based on the vehicle’s condition, mileage, and market demand. Washington State offers sales tax "trade in credit". Under this rule, if you trade a vehicle into a dealer, you only pay sales tax on the difference in price between your trade-in and the car you are buying.
Will I get any rebates, incentives, or special financing if I buy a new vehicle?
On new vehicles you will receive all applicable rebates, special financing or other incentives that are being offered by the manufacturer at the time the paper work is drawn by the dealer.
Do I get to see and drive the car before I buy it?
When Bradley & Son Auto Brokers has purchased a pre-owned vehicle, completed the inspections and prepared the vehicle for delivery, you will be contacted to schedule a time to inspect, drive, review the title, mechanical report, and complete the transaction.
Are your prices lower than a typical dealer?
Our prices are generally lower than a typical dealer. We keep our business expenses low so we can pass the savings onto our clients.
If you have other questions or require additional information, please contact us by phone or email.